Lecturer in Children's Illustration

Goldsmiths, University of London, is recruiting a Lecturer in Children’s Illustration to teach on its MA Children’s Book Illustration programme within the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies. This role involves leading lectures, seminars, and workshops, supervising student projects, contributing to curriculum development, and maintaining industry links. Candidates should have professional experience in children’s book publishing (preferably as both author and illustrator), a postgraduate degree in illustration or a related field, and prior higher education teaching experience.

Key skills:

Expertise in children’s book illustration and storytelling

Experience teaching in higher education

Published track record in children’s picture books

Strong curriculum development and student mentoring skills

Industry awareness and professional networks in publishing