Senior Lecturer or Reader in Graphic Design

English & Creative Arts

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is a new position preparing the University for the launch of a BA (Hon) Graphic Design which is scheduled to run from September 2025. You will be responsible for designing the curriculum and leading the proposal through validation. In time, you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our undergraduate and possible postgraduate courses, contributing to the delivery of our modules on our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience.

You will be joining an exciting department, with impressive resources, that covers a wide range of Arts subjects with highly creative and talented colleagues in an intellectually stimulating environment.

You will be a creative professional responsible for designing the curriculum and leading the proposal through validation.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: George Talbot, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research) and Dean of Arts and Sciences at talbotg@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

We are seeking an experienced colleague to take the lead on the development of a brand-new Graphic Design degree in our Department. You will be a skilled and effective lecturer with extensive curriculum development knowledge and expertise. You will have a portfolio that reflects experience of professional practice/consultancy or applied research and have a commitment to ensuring that sustainability is at the heart of our new programme. This is a wonderful opportunity to really shape the future of a degree and contribute to the development of the next generations of Graphic Designers and scholars. We are keen to engage with individuals that have connections with relevant professional networks, great industry links, and a sound understanding of employability in the HE context.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. An established or promising research profile in Graphic Design with teaching experience on undergraduate or post-graduate relevant programmes is essential. Experience of successful curriculum development would be highly desirable.

To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.