Associate Lecturer – Critical Design Thinking at Bath Spa University

Flexible hours – onsite

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for Associate Lecturers in Critical Design Thinking to join our team of existing Associate Lecturers and Establishment Staff during the academic year 2025-2026. Associate Lecturers in Critical Design Thinking deliver teaching into the Bath School of Design degree programmes.

Applicants should have expertise in the theory and critique of design practice and in particular the disciplines of Graphic Design and/or Illustration. This expertise should inform your teaching, scholarship and research. You will possess exceptional interpersonal, networking and communication skills.

The successful applicants will contribute expertise across all levels of the undergraduate programmes. The role includes seminar teaching and study skill development for levels four and five students and supervision of level six student’s projects. You will be involved in marking, moderation and other quality assurance processes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• To undertake teaching (lectures, practicals, seminars, discussion groups and tutorials as appropriate)
• Supporting undergraduate students in groups, individually and in online environments
• Mark assessments associated with teaching and attend assessment and examination meetings as required
• Administration in accordance with School practice (e.g. Monitoring student attendance, written feedback on coursework, maintaining marking lists)

ABOUT YOU

It is essential that the candidate has experience of Graphics and or Illustration

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.

Please note:

INTERVIEWS WILL BE ONGOING AND THE JOB WILL CLOSE ONCE ALL POSITIONS ARE FILLED

Please email Rachel Evans r.evans3@bathspa.ac.uk for any queries regarding this position.

About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. Offering a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences, education, social science and business to over 7,500 students, the University employs outstanding creative professionals which support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise.

Based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City, Bath Spa University was voted Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2024, and an impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work. 

We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive.

Our values are:

• Respect 
• Inclusivity 
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all. 

Documents: Associate lecturer – design jd.pdf