Course Director - Graphic Design

Location: London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) London, Aldgate & Tower Hill

Contract Type: Full-Time Fixed Term Contract

Start Date: Immediately

Shape the future of Graphic Design education

Graphic Design sits at the heart of LCCA’s creative identity. We’re now looking for an inspiring Course Director – Graphic Design to lead, evolve and champion our programme, ensuring it remains contemporary, industry-connected and deeply engaging for students.

This is a senior academic leadership role where you’ll combine creative vision, educational excellence and industry insight to develop graduates who are confident, innovative and ready to shape the creative industries.

You’ll work closely with the Deans and Associate Deans for the Creative Programmes , leading a talented academic team and playing a key role in the growth of this curriculum area.

What you’ll be doing

·       Lead and develop the Graphic Design curriculum, ensuring academic quality, relevance and innovation

·       Deliver engaging teaching across blended learning platforms

·       Manage and mentor Subject Leads and Lecturers

·       Drive student engagement, progression, achievement and retention

·       Build and maintain strong industry links

·       Oversee assessment, quality assurance, course monitoring and examination boards

·       Contribute to research, scholarly activity and/or professional practice

·       Support student recruitment, admissions and extra-curricular initiatives

·       Contribute to cross-College projects and strategic initiatives

About you

You’re a respected Graphic Design professional and educator who combines academic credibility with industry relevance. You enjoy leading others, developing new ideas and creating inclusive learning environments where students thrive.

You’ll bring

·       Relevant BA and postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience

·       Experience teaching and assessing in Higher Education

·       Experience leading or managing courses, people, curriculum and quality

·       Strong knowledge of contemporary graphic design practice and theory

·       Ability to design and deliver inclusive, challenging learning experiences

·       Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

·       Active professional networks within the creative industries

Why join LCCA?

·       A creative, student-focused academic environment

·       Opportunity to shape and grow a key curriculum area

·       Autonomy to innovate and influence

·       Central London location

·       Competitive salary

·       Strong commitment to professional development

LCCA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.

We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the LCCA Talent Acquisition Team collegedivisionrecruitment@gus.global

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.