HE Course Leader – BA (Hons) Comic & Concept Art, and MA Comic Art Job at Leeds Full Time NEW

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 170 years, and have a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff. 

We are seeking an active professional with creative vision to lead, develop and promote our BA (Hons) Comic & Concept Art, and MA Comic Art courses. Working closely with the HE Director, you will plan, deliver and organise the course, managing a course team to provide a dynamic and supportive environment. Teaching across all levels, you will also cultivate strong links with industry, employers, and professional networks to ensure our graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in the creative and cultural sector and broader related industries.

Educated to a minimum of Masters level, with significant knowledge of contemporary illustration and its relationship to the more specialist areas of comic and concept art. You will also have significant experience and expertise in preparing students for careers in a range of roles within the creative industries and you will have experience and expertise in preparing students for a variety of professional pathways. You will be committed to supporting students in developing their strategic, commercial, and creative thinking skills, enabling them to turn ideas into viable and sustainable creative ventures.

Full details of the essential and desirable criteria for this role can be found in the Job description found on our website.

Please note CVs will not be accepted for this position. If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please click the ‘apply’ button where you will be redirected to our website.

Please note we do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies for this position.

Closing date: Sunday 5^th July 2026 at 11:59pm

Interview date: Thursday 6^th August 2026 (in person)

Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be made on merit, and as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.