Lecturer in Product Design

Part-time (0.6FTE), fixed term

We are investing in our academic provision, seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Product Design and 3D Design, within Leeds School of Arts. An MA is essential, and we are inviting applications from academics with HE teaching experience in Product Design and 3D Design, along with industry experience. Such experience would include, for example, design research, product development, digital and physical product prototyping, making and testing, and communication of product design outcomes to the intended audiences.

The candidate will be an inspiring, enthusiastic, and experienced academic, keen to influence, and make a key contribution to the delivery and development of our dynamic provision through teaching. The successful candidate will also provide module leadership and contribute to the delivery of the BA Product Design and MA 3D Design programmes.

With industry relevance and a collaborative ethos at the core of our teaching, we equip our graduates with a diverse industry-ready skill set, along with a solid understanding of the cultural, ethical, and environmental concerns inherent within the product design industry, preparing them well for the broad range of careers and entrepreneurial opportunities available in product design and 3D design.

Closing Date: Tuesday 6^th January 2026 (23:59) Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.

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Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including, for example, our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, and subsidised fitness facilities.

Leeds Beckett University values the diversity of its workforce and student population and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates, as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

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