Senior Lecturer - BA (Hons) Comic and Concept Art

Overview

Leeds Arts University is currently offering a full-time, permanent position for a Senior Lecturer within the BA (Hons) Comic and Concept Art programme. Located in Leeds, this onsite role involves leading, developing, delivering, supporting, and assessing practice-based curriculum across all levels of the degree course. The institution is the sole specialist arts university in the North of England and has a history of contributing to arts education spanning over 180 years.

Who can apply

The university welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons and encourages candidates from groups under-represented at this level, specifically Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants.

Requirements

Applicants must be experienced comic or concept artists who can work alongside a diverse team of educators and practitioners. The role requires a specialist understanding of the theory, practice, and professional context of comic art, concept art, or both, alongside the ability to demonstrate extensive specialist concept art skills and support critical thinking and reflective practice. Candidates need the skills or connections to establish links with external employers, events, and exhibition opportunities for students. Experience with emerging comic and concept art workflows is considered desirable. CVs are not accepted for this vacancy.

What you get

The position comes with a salary of £44,000 per annum and is offered on a permanent, full-time employment basis.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews for the position will take place in person on Thursday 10th December 2026.