Lecturer in Graphic Design

1.0FTE

We’re looking for a Lecturer in Graphic Design who wants to play an active role in building the next generation of designers.

Based at our Creative Campus in Cheltenham, you’ll join a vibrant subject community within the School of Art, Culture and Environment. You’ll help shape and deliver an exciting undergraduate course that connects creative practice with real-world impact.

You’ll bring recent professional or teaching experience in design, strong conceptual and digital skills, and a genuine passion for supporting students to think boldly and work confidently. Your teaching will connect ideas with industry, encouraging students to create meaningful work that responds to contemporary challenges and opportunities.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is educated to at least Masters level in Graphic Design or a related field
• Has recent teaching or professional practice experience in design or visual communication
• Understands the latest industry trends, technologies, and contexts shaping contemporary practice
• Can support students in digital tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and related design platforms
• Is committed to inclusive, student-centered teaching and to the development of course design together with the course leader to enhance graduate outcomes and deliver an exciting student course experience.

The role also includes supporting outreach and recruitment activity, maintaining external networks, and contributing to the school’s academic and professional community.

Gloucestershire has a growing creative sector, and we encourage our staff to work with partners, agencies, and initiatives that contribute to the region’s ambition to become a recognised creative hub.

How to apply

To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, you will be asked to complete our application form, alternatively, you can submit a CV and Support Statement showcasing how you meet the essential criteria, CVs alone will not be considered. Please see applicant guidance for help and advice on how to complete the application process

Key Date

Closing Date: 23^rd November 25

Interview Date: to be confirmed

To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert. 

For more information about out benefits and working for the University please click here 

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification. 

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