The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment – to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.
We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website.
Create a better future
Loughborough University is a great place to work. We're proud of our welcoming, dynamic and successful academic community. Ranked in the top-ten in UK league tables, we are currently shortlisted for the Times Higher University of the Year award for 2022, for our community’s response to the world’s challenges.
We work to create better futures, aided by an inter-disciplinary academic approach, characterised by strong partnerships, and underpinned by a sense of purpose and confidence.
Now is an exciting time to join us. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to take the next step, Loughborough is an amazing place for you to develop your better future.
The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritised groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.
The School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough is one of the premier schools in the UK and has a strong international reputation.
The School was formed in 2019, bringing together broad expertise across a multitude of art and design disciplines. We are proud to be ranked 1st in the UK for Design and Crafts, and for Fashion and Textiles (The Guardian University Guide 2022), and 2nd in the UK for Art and Design (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.) We also rank 27th in the World for Art and Design (QS World Rankings by Subject 2021.)
Academic research is of a high standard and informs our teaching across programmes. Our approach confronts and challenges technical possibilities, whilst provoking debate and discussion. A unique blend of creativity, ethics and rigor for real-world benefit sits at the heart of who we are, as we strive to create experiences and interactions that benefit people, society, culture, the economy, and the environment, across teaching, research, and enterprise initiatives.
In our research we work closely together with international and local research partners on a wealth of topics, such as: transport safety, environmental ergonomics, experience design, cultural heritage, sustainable textiles, sculpture, drawing, additive manufacturing, and storytelling.
The School has excellent facilities for both research and teaching. We have a particular focus on responsible design as well as on wellbeing. Our values are about inclusivity, fairness, collaboration, and transparency.
Successful candidates will have a record of academic excellence which is contributing to the furtherance of knowledge in their discipline. Candidates must also have a PhD or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate a clear trajectory towards achievement at a higher academic level.
Find out more about the academic opportunities we have on offer in the discipline areas within the School of Design and Creative Arts on our dedicated website.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th November 2022
A copy of the generic job description for the position of Lecturer is available here.