The Northern School of Art has a 150-year heritage delivering high quality education for the creative industries. The higher education campus, based in the vibrant North East, offers a true Art School community where students and students collaborate across disciplines. We are industry focussed with a learning environment that fosters creativity and personal development. We are expanding our staffing on our BA (hons) Illustration degree. The collaborative programme is highly industry facing, developing students to gain the skills, knowledge and industry links to forge a career in the illustration industries. Our students are provided the business and creative skills to pursue a career in screen industries, advertising, editorial, concept, games, comics, publishing and literature. We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer (Creative Practitioner) to join our dynamic team and support the development of the programme direction and growth. The person we appoint will work in the Visual Art faculty. Skills will involve industry experience from a relevant illustration sector i.e. character designer, children’s book illustrator, editorial illustrator, concept artists, animation etc. Essential to this role are excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills, as you will take responsibility and lead in areas such as module leadership, assessment of student progress and attendance. You will collaborate with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, contributing towards the growth of the programme. We are looking for someone with relevant industry experience and contacts, as well as knowledge of contextual research and the current professional practice within the global illustration industry. Higher education academic experience in Illustration or Animation would be desirable. What will you get if you join us? • Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the well-being of staff; • Staff development opportunities; • Generous annual leave; • Free confidential counseling service and physiotherapy; • Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use; • Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud; • Professional fees paid by the School; • Staff recognition awards • Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and • Access to the Teachers’ Pension (with significant employer contributions).

In September 2021 we moved to our brand new building in the centre of Middlesbrough. We are looking for a high calibre Lecturer who has Graphic Design and Digital Design skills, but someone who is also flexible to cover within different areas of Art & Design courses and therefore a strong drawing and design skillset is essential. The postholder will assist the Cluster Leader in the delivery of courses, ensuring a high quality of teaching and learning for students and effective student achievement and progression. You must be able to inspire and enthuse students about the subject and make the subject interesting, lively and accessible to all through your innovative delivery of the curriculum. The ideal candidate will also have a creative art and design background and have an Honours degree (or equivalent) or exempting professional experience, with a professional portfolio of work. What will you get if you join us? • The opportunity to work in an OFSTED Outstanding, award-winning institution with creative people in a creative environment, where the exchange of ideas is integrated into the work ethic • The knowledge that you have a positive impact on the development of students and the choices they make in life. • Support and guidance in making any difficult decisions to achieve the targets you have been set. • Access to personal skills development to help you achieve your targets and your longer term career goals. • Access to the Teachers’ Pension scheme (with significant employer contributions).

In September 2021 we moved to our brand new building in the centre of Middlesbrough. We are looking for a high calibre Lecturer who has Graphic Design and Digital Design skills, but someone who is also flexible to cover within different areas of Art & Design courses and therefore a strong drawing and design skillset is essential. The postholder will assist the Cluster Leader in the delivery of courses, ensuring a high quality of teaching and learning for students and effective student achievement and progression. You must be able to inspire and enthuse students about the subject and make the subject interesting, lively and accessible to all through your innovative delivery of the curriculum. The ideal candidate will also have a creative art and design background and have an Honours degree (or equivalent) or exempting professional experience, with a professional portfolio of work. What will you get if you join us? • The opportunity to work in an OFSTED Outstanding, award-winning institution with creative people in a creative environment, where the exchange of ideas is integrated into the work ethic • The knowledge that you have a positive impact on the development of students and the choices they make in life. • Support and guidance in making any difficult decisions to achieve the targets you have been set. • Access to personal skills development to help you achieve your targets and your longer term career goals. • Access to the Teachers’ Pension scheme (with significant employer contributions).