Course Leader - BA Illustration

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the UK’s most distinctive BA Illustration courses with real creative momentum and help shape the next generation of illustrators at Camberwell College of Arts.

As the BA Illustration Course Leader, you will play a pivotal role shaping the future direction of the BA Illustration course, supporting students to develop bold, critical and experimental illustration practice across contemporary visual media, providing academic vision, leadership and day-to-day management of the course.

You will lead curriculum development, teaching, assessment, student experience and quality enhancement, working closely with academic, technical and professional services colleagues to ensure the course remains current, inclusive, ambitious and professionally relevant.

You will also play an important role in building the course’s external profile, strengthening links with the wider illustration, creative and research communities, and supporting a culture of enterprise, experimentation and collaboration.

About you

This is a role for someone who can combine academic leadership with creative credibility, bringing enthusiasm, clarity and ambition to staff, students and the wider College community.

We are looking for an experienced educator and practitioner with strong knowledge of illustration in both academic and professional contexts. You will bring experience of undergraduate teaching and assessment, curriculum development and team leadership, alongside a significant industry, artistic or research profile.

Collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking, you will be able to inspire students and colleagues whilst maintaining high standards of course delivery, student support and creative practice.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 5^th July 2026, 23:55.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Darryl Clifton / d.clifton@camberwell.arts.ac.uk.

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact ccw.staffrecruit@arts.ac.uk.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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