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Lecturer BA (Hons) Illustration

Job Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Please see advert text

Advert Start Date: 11/06/2025

Advert End Date: 06/07/2025 23:59

Salary: £30,093 - £36,358 FTE Equivalent

Job Category: Education

Vacancy ID: 281981

Employment Location: Hartlepool

Closing date: 6 Jul

Further Information

Lecturer BA (Hons) Illustration
The Northern School of Art, Higher Education Campus, Hartlepool
Term Time, 1 Year Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Part Time / Full Time Post
Salary £30,093 - £36,358 FTE Equivalent

The Northern School of Art has a 150-year heritage delivering high quality education for the creative industries. The higher education campus, based in the vibrant North East, offers a true Art School community where students and students collaborate across disciplines. We are industry focused with a learning environment that fosters creativity and personal development.

Our BA (hons) Illustration degree programme is highly industry facing, developing students to gain the skills, knowledge and industry links to forge a career in the illustration industries. Our students are provided the business and creative skills to pursue a career in screen industries, advertising, editorial, concept, games, comics, publishing and literature.

We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer (Creative Practitioner) to join our dynamic team and support the development of the programme direction and growth. Skills will involve industry experience from a relevant illustration sector i.e. character designer, children's book illustrator, editorial illustrator, concept artists, etc.

Essential to this role are excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills, as you will take responsibility and lead in areas such as module leadership, assessment of student progress and attendance. You will collaborate with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, contributing towards the growth of the programme.

We are looking for someone with relevant industry experience and contacts, as well as knowledge of contextual research and the current professional practice within the global illustration industry. Higher education academic experience in Illustration would be desirable.

What will you get if you join us?

• Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;
• Staff development opportunities;
• Generous annual leave;
• Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;
• Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud;
• Professional fees paid by the School;
• Staff recognition awards;
• Free car parking and access to other staff benefits;
• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme (with significant employer contributions).

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Sunday 6th July 2025

To download the application pack, please visit the Northern School of Art website.

Please send your completed application to jobs@NorthernArt.ac.uk

Supporting documents:

• Advert Lecturer - Lecturer Illustration.pdf (206.32 KB)
• Job Description Lecturer Illustration.pdf (152.75 KB)
• HE MSWORD APPLICATION 2023.docx (114.63 KB)
• Equality Opportunities Monitoring Form.docx (23.8 KB)

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Our BA (hons) Illustration degree programme is highly industry facing, developing students to gain the skills, knowledge and industry links to forge a career in the illustration industries. Our students are provided the business and creative skills to pursue a career in screen industries, advertising, editorial, concept, games, comics, publishing and literature. We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer (Creative Practitioner) to join our dynamic team and support the development of the programme direction and growth. Skills will involve industry experience from a relevant illustration sector i.e. character designer, children's book illustrator, editorial illustrator, concept artists, etc. Essential to this role are excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills, as you will take responsibility and lead in areas such as module leadership, assessment of student progress and attendance. You will collaborate with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, contributing towards the growth of the programme. We are looking for someone with relevant industry experience and contacts, as well as knowledge of contextual research and the current professional practice within the global illustration industry. Higher education academic experience in Illustration would be desirable.

The Northern School of Art has a 150-year heritage delivering high quality education for the creative industries. The higher education campus, based in the vibrant North East, offers a true Art School community where students and students collaborate across disciplines. We are industry focused with a learning environment that fosters creativity and personal development.

• Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;
• Staff development opportunities;
• Generous annual leave;
• Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;
• Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud;
• Professional fees paid by the School;
• Staff recognition awards
• Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and
• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme (with significant employer contributions).