Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design

Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £43,878 - £55,295 per annum AC3

Job type: Full time, Permanent

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.

The Role:

Are you ready to shape the future of Graphic Design education? The Department of Creative Industries has an exciting opening for a Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design. We are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to lead, develop and deliver high-quality programmes across levels 4 to 6.

As the driving force behind UCB s brand new FdA/BA (Hons) Graphic Design programme, you will create a curriculum that is innovative, industry-led and geared towards outstanding graduate outcomes. You will also contribute to the design of new learning spaces that mirror industry environments, creating an authentic practical learning atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will have credible industry experience within Graphic Design, with expertise in both traditional and digital techniques, whilst demonstrating strong leadership qualities to launch new, high-quality programmes. You will be confident in delivering a wide range of theoretical and practical content and have a commitment to inclusive and innovative teaching pedagogy to enhance learning and the student experience.

What makes this role extraordinary? This is a uniquely exciting opportunity for an experienced Graphic Design educator who wants to shape a brand-new workplace and a curriculum in a well-resourced university. We seek a colleague who is more than a teacher, a visionary who will shape our programmes within the University and establish their place at the forefront of industry best practices.

If you thrive on creativity, innovation and the opportunity to build something truly unique, this role offers an exceptional platform for you to make a lasting impact. We invite you to join us at University College Birmingham to drive forward the evolution of Graphic Design education.

The role is set to commence in January 2025.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

• Excellent Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Interview Dates TBC.

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

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