Lecturer in Product Design

Part time permanent 

Location: York 

Salary: £39,355 to £48,149 per annum (£23,613 to £28,889 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ university 

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Design, clustered within the School of the Arts, is an ambitious and growing academic unit. Product Design sits alongside Animation, Games Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and User Experience Design at undergraduate level. Our postgraduate provision includes MA Animation, MA Interior Design, MSc Product Design, and an MA in Virtual and Augmented Realities.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate Product Design provision. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The successful candidate will have a profile as a product designer and maker with necessary teaching experience. We aim to grow our digital capability and develop further new technology use in the subject. Your role will support industry collaborations and live project development. Teaching will include undergraduate and taught postgraduate.

Required Skills and Experience

Expertise in the area of applied technologies for product design (Industrial Design) including electronics and digital design to support prototyping and delivery of functionality. Fusion360, and the adobe creative suite with particular focus on Photoshop and InDesign are essential.

The range of teaching and student support includes; Inclusive and social design, embedded and emerging technologies, sustainability and ethical practices, digital / craft practices for materials and manufacturing processes, regenerative and biomaterials, design for health and wellbeing or public engagement. 

Further Information

For informal enquiries please contact Associate Head: Simon Harrison via e-mail at s.harrison@yorksj.ac.uk.

The selection process will include a 45 minute interview and a 10 minute presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Closing Date: 25 Jun 2025

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,355 to £48,149 per annum pro rata