Senior Lecturer in Photography (Education)

TL;DR

Senior Lecturer in Photography (Education): Leading the development of innovative vocational online learning resources for the BA (Hons) Photography program with an accent on distance learning and image making. Focus on integrating contemporary photographic practices across analogue and digital platforms while driving research and knowledge exchange.

Location: Must be based in the United Kingdom, with occasional attendance at the Milton Keynes campus (approximately once per month).

Salary: £59,966 to £67,468

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s largest university and a world leader in flexible part-time education focused on widening access to higher education.

What you will do

• Lead the delivery of high-quality distance-learning photography curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Develop engaging and accessible online module content covering photographic practices and visual communication theories.
• Serve as the Qualification Lead for the new BA (Hons) Photography degree.
• Manage academic members of the photography team and oversee quality assurance and examination processes.
• Develop a research and impact portfolio, strengthening links with the creative industries to facilitate knowledge exchange.

Requirements

• PhD in Photography or a related subject.
• Substantial experience developing and delivering photography curriculum in a Higher Education (HE) setting.
• Experience in leadership roles within Higher Education or the creative industries.
• A strong research profile with a track record of publications or equivalent practice-based work.
• Sustained professional practice in photography demonstrated by a creative portfolio.
• Must be based in the United Kingdom.

Nice to have

• Experience producing innovative distance learning materials that demonstrate vocational skills.
• Expertise in building ethical and sustainable photography practices.
• Understanding of AI-assisted and synthetic image creation and digital post-production workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including job shares, part-time, or compressed hours.
• Hybrid work model allowing for a balance between working from home and the office.
• Access to a comprehensive range of staff benefits.
• Opportunity to work within a vibrant, interdisciplinary faculty with world-class research standards.

Hiring process

• Submission of CV and a supporting statement (up to 1000 words).
• Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 20th July 2026.