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Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £43,878 – £55,295 per annum – AC3
Job type: Full time, Permanent
The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region’s skills needs.
The University’s mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.
The University works in partnership with one of the UK’s leading Universities. A member of the Russell Group, the partner University is ranked 9th in The Guardian 2024 league table with an international reputation for research and teaching quality. The partner University not only accredits many of the University’s undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, but also works on a number of collaborative projects to support development of higher education and widen access within the West Midlands.
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 the Universities’ 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 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 3 rd November 2024.
Interview Dates – TBC.
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