"University Teacher - Fine Art and Visual Communication Specialisms"

University Teacher - Fine Art and Visual Communication Specialisms

Loughborough University - School of Design & Creative Arts

Art & Design Foundation Studies

0.5 FTE contract / 2.5 days per week, Annualised hours

Loughborough University is ranked top ten in every national league table and holds a global reputation for sporting excellence. The Art and Design provision at Loughborough University is excellent and Fashion and Textiles rank 1st in UK (The Guardian University Guide 2025). The University has an excellent international and national reputation in Art and Design which is the result of the sustained high-quality research and teaching by its well-established and dedicated teams.

The Foundation programme has developed many professional and academic associations with the Creative Industries via external projects, industry links, staff research, exhibitions and work placements. We are looking for a Fine Art contemporary practitioner with experience and knowledge of Visual Communication to teach in both specialist areas. The successful applicant will be required to work collegiately with our heads of Fine Art and Visual Communication to support students in these pathways within the Foundation team.

This is a practical hands-on teaching role developing students’ Art and Design practices, drawing, materials exploration and creative thinking skills in a studio-based environment.

Key Requirements:

• We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and a highly organised individual who will work effectively and collegiately within the Foundation Team
• Experience of teaching Fine Art and Visual Communication in FE or at a higher level
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a degree in a related subject or equivalent experience
• The teaching identified for this post is related to Art and Design at Foundation FE Level

For informal enquiries, please refer to the job description and person specification. Informal enquiries should be directed to Ann Charlish at A.Charlish@lboro.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd September 2025 at midnight. Interviews will be conducted week commencing 15th September 2025.