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School of Design and Creative Arts
Job Title: Lecturer – Industrial DesignContract: Full Time, Open ended.
Fractional contracts and job share considered.
Join our vibrant and internationally recognised community in the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University as a Lecturer.
Loughborough University are a top-10 ranked university in all major UK league tables. We are ranked 1st for Fashion and Textiles and 2nd for Graphic Design in the 2025 Guardian University League Table, 3rd for Art & Design in the 2025 Complete University Guide and with the Times Good University Guide.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
The School of Design and Creative Arts is seeking to recruit a new colleague to undertake an academic role across research, teaching and enterprise in the area of Industrial Design, with a particular focus in human centred / inclusive design, interaction or experience design, where the School has a rich and successful history.
Due to the cross- and inter-disciplinary nature of our work we are interested in hearing from applicants able to contribute across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in BA Design, BA Industrial Design, BSc Product Design, MSc Integrated Industrial Design, MA/MSc User Experience Design.
Key Requirements:
Informal enquiries should be directed to Russell Marshall, via email to R.Marshall@lboro.ac.uk.
Loughborough University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from women for this role, as they are currently underrepresented in our academic staff in this area. Appointment will be based on merit alone. We offer a supportive environment, including mentoring, flexible working and development opportunities, to help all colleagues achieve their full potential.
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