Lecturer in User Experience and Service Design

School: Belfast School of Art, Campus: Belfast, Salary: Academic Grade 7/8 (£41,086 - £58,260 per annum), Duration: Permanent / Full-time, Closing Date: 7th September 2025, Reference Number: 037587

ABOUT US

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

THE ROLE

The postholder will contribute to teaching, research, enterprise and business engagement for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Digital Design. They will provide teaching and academic support on BDes Digital Design, MDes UX and Service Design, Year 0 (Foundation in Art and Design) and related programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to an outstanding student experience at Ulster University’s Belfast School of Art in preparation for industry relevant specialisation and progression into professional life.

ABOUT YOU

1. A Master’s Qualification (MDes/MA/MFA) in Interaction Design, Digital Design, Visual Communication or a related subject area OR a first or upper second-class honours degree, or equivalent degree level qualification in Interaction Design, Digital Design, Visual Communication or related subject area, plus significant experience.
2. Experience of teaching and the assessment of Digital Design, UX and/or Service Design in higher education.
3. Extensive experience in the use of a wide range of UX and Service Design practices and methodologies, particularly in a commercial context.
4. Evidence of successful completion of UX and/or Service Design projects in a professional environment.

Further information can be found in the candidate briefing document, available to download from the advert on the Ulster University Jobs portal. The School of Arts & Humanities holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.