​Lecturer in Graphic Design, Advertising and Branding

FTE: 2 positions available: 1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week) and 0.6 FTE (22.2 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

Main duties and responsibilities

The main responsibilities and duties include leading, contributing to and developing modules on the Graphic Design and Illustration programme, with a particular emphasis on modules within the BA (Hons) Graphic Design and BA (Hons) Graphic Design: Advertising and Branding awards.

You will have a good knowledge and understanding of current learning and teaching methods which relate to these subject areas and you will develop and implement teaching and learning materials of a high standard which explore contemporary practice, debates, ethical issues, historical perspectives and theoretical approaches to Graphic Design, Advertising and Branding.

Skills and experience required

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge and understanding of contemporary studio practice in graphic design, branding and/or advertising.

You will possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline of the histories, theories, debates and issues relating to contemporary practice and will have the ability to teach technical contemporary graphic design skills including typography and layout.

You will be able to demonstrate an ability to develop and implement a broad and stimulating curriculum; be able to relate to a diverse student group. Proficiency in English language alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues is essential for this role.

Qualifications required

The position requires a minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria, click the 'Apply' button above. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Luigi Pintacuda, Head of Architecture and Design, l.pintacuda@herts.ac.uk or Tim Simmons, Programme Leader Graphic Design and Illustration t.simmons2@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 7^th October

Interview Date: TBC

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