Senior Lecturer Visual Communication

University for the Creative Arts - School of Fine Art, Crafts & Photography

Fixed term until 01/01/2026

We are looking to appoint a Senior Lecturer with responsibilities in managing, administering, teaching and supervising the delivery within the BA Visual Communication course at Canterbury UCA.

You will have a good undergraduate and a postgraduate qualification and a good knowledge of current studio-based practices within the context of contemporary visual communication.

Experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, good verbal and written communication skills, organisational ability, and personal initiative is required.

What You’ll Bring:

• A deep commitment to Visual Communication as a creative and cultural discipline, and to teaching and mentoring future communication designers.
• Experience of delivering workshops, studio mentoring, professional apprenticeships, or Higher Education teaching (formal teaching experience is desirable but not essential).
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications (Master’s minimum; PhD desirable) and leadership experience in curriculum design, teaching, or research.
• For Technical Tutors: Strong craft skills and knowledge of Visual Communication tools, processes, and studio environments.
• A collaborative, open-minded approach to working within an interdisciplinary, innovative programme.

Why Join UCA Canterbury?

• Be part of a diverse and innovative programme, BA (Hons) Visual Communication, delivered within a respected creative institution.
• Join the Canterbury School of Art, Architecture and Design, building on over 150 years of art education heritage while leading new directions in creative education.
• Collaborate in a vibrant, forward-thinking environment committed to pushing the boundaries of art, design, and culture.

Bring your expertise. Inspire the next generation. Join us at UCA Canterbury.

For an information conversation regarding this role please feel free to contact Hugh Harwood, Programme Director – Graphic Design Illustration and Animation via email to hharwood@uca.ac.uk.

At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers runs back almost 160 years, and today we’re helping shape a global future that supports and nourishes talent worldwide.

Further details: Role Profile