Lecturer; Photography

Salary: Band 7-8 - starting salary £21,678 (FTE £36,130) with annual, incremental progression up to £25,729 (FTE £42,882)
Hours: 22.2 hours (3 days per week)
Contract Type: Permanent Closing date: 25 February 2026 at 11:59pm

Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint a photography lecturer to join our BA (Hons) Photography course. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and collaborative team committed to delivering high quality learning and teaching and outstanding student experiences.

As a Lecturer on the course you will support the development and delivery of an innovative curriculum that integrates practical skills, theory, and industry engagement. Working closely with the Course Leader and the wider team, you will lead assigned units, support students academic and creative development, and contribute to the ongoing success of the course. You will also play a role in the Universitys research culture and student recruitment activities.

• A BA (Hons) in photography, and an MA in photography.
• Proven teaching experience in Higher Education, including assessment and pastoral support.
• Strong subject knowledge across contemporary lens based photographic practice, including still and moving image, professional practice, Industry engagement and relevant theoretical and contextual frameworks.
• Demonstrable research, scholarship, and/or professional practice.
• An understanding of pedagogic models that integrate theory and practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support diverse learners

• Teach, assess, and provide academic support to undergraduate students, and contribute to postgraduate delivery where required.
• Act as Unit Leader for designated units, managing all aspects of planning, resourcing, delivery, formative review, and assessment.
• Support academic planning, curriculum development, and the Annual Monitoring Review process alongside the Course Leader.
• Engage in research, scholarship, and/or professional practice that supports the Universitys research culture.
• Develop and maintain external networks that enhance industry engagement and learning opportunities.

• 21 (FTE 35) days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and closure efficiency days
• Access to a supportive, extensive Employee Assistance Programme including 10 sessions of counselling, Menopause support, Life & Leadership Coaching, Legal Advice, and Financial Coaching
• Enrolment onto a generous Teachers Pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme, discounted bus tickets, education sector retail offers, local gym discounts, and a staff discount site with savings of up to 10% on the high street

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Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 12 March 2026.

The successful candidate will be professionally active in their field and willing to contribute to our research ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and broadly inclusive arts university.

All appointments are subject to a DBS check
, and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made.

To apply , please complete the online application form
. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs in place of a completed application.

• We encourage early applications, as the advert may close prior to the listed closing date due to high levels of interest. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please feel free to contact
- Gabriel Van Ingen, Senior Lecturer (Course Leader - Photography) on [contact].

Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. A satisfactory DBS disclosure will be required from successful candidates as a condition of appointment.

We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities, including applications from service people and their families as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

In the event that the University has employees eligible for redeployment at the time of shortlisting, for example due to the end of a fixed term contract, these candidates may be entitled to a priority interview.