UAL Lecturer in Interaction Design – London, UK
Overview
University of the Arts London (UAL) is recruiting a permanent Lecturer in Interaction Design for London College of Communication. The post sits within the MA Interaction Design course in the Interaction Design and Visual Communication programme. It combines teaching, tutorial work, curriculum development, assessment and research contribution, making it directly relevant to practitioners working across interaction design, critical digital practice, moving image and contemporary media.
Role and responsibilities
The lecturer will prepare and lead seminars, provide one-to-one tutorials and help students develop and articulate critical practice. The role also involves coordinating with the course team, contributing to pedagogic delivery and assessment, supporting quality management and recruitment, and participating in School, College and University initiatives including research. UAL notes that its colleges have shaped creative education since 1842; it comprises six specialist colleges and describes a community of more than 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries.
Candidate profile and UK eligibility
Candidates should have a strong academic background, ideally a postgraduate degree or equivalent professional practice, in areas such as critical post-humanism, research-based practice, moving-image culture, decolonial studies, eco-feminism, queer studies or related fields. Higher-education teaching and assessment experience is required, together with the ability to support students academically and pastorally, collaborate with colleagues and show evidence of research, knowledge exchange or critical practice. UAL states that all roles require the legal right to work in the United Kingdom before employment can begin; applicants should check the advert for any role-specific sponsorship information.
Contract, salary and deadline
This is a permanent, 37-hour post with hybrid working between London College of Communication at Elephant and Castle and home. The advertised salary is £45,263–£54,037. Applications close at 23:55 UK time on Thursday 5 November 2026, although UAL may close the vacancy early if it receives a high volume of applications. The recruitment process comprises application, shortlisting, interview and assessment, offer and onboarding.
How to apply
Create an account in UAL’s secure application portal and submit the requested application materials, including a supporting statement or answers to competency questions that demonstrate suitability. UAL operates anonymous selection and advises applicants to apply early.
Official vacancy and important note
This article is an independent summary of information checked on 23 October 2026. Requirements, sponsorship details, dates and availability may change, so always verify the current official vacancy page and full job description before applying.