Associate Lecturer: Fine Art

Falmouth University; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Falmouth University is seeking Associate Lecturers in Fine Art to join our team to teach and assess both studio and theory-based delivery across all three years of the BA Fine Art program. Roles are based at the Falmouth Campus with larger group lectures and critical studies seminars.

We seek practising contemporary artists with an active exhibition and practice-based research profile, able to contribute to studio-based teaching for Years 2 and 3. This is fixed-term, part-time, hourly paid.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent industry experience.
• Evidence of professional visual arts practice and engagement with contemporary arts and culture.
• Established contemporary art practice and experience of supporting students in developing their own work, not primarily curatorial/theoretical.
• Excellent communication and commitment to delivering an excellent learning experience for students.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess studio and theory-based delivery across BA Fine Art.
• Contribute to studio-based teaching for Years 2 and 3.
• Based at the Falmouth Campus with some larger group lectures and critical studies seminars.

Skills

Learning delivery

Industry connections

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking to recruit Associate Lecturers in Fine Art to join our team to teach and assess both studio and theory-based delivery across all three years of the subject. These exciting roles will be based at the Falmouth Campus with some larger group lectures and critical studies seminars. We are specifically seeking practising contemporary artists with an active exhibition and practice-based research profile, who can contribute directly to studio-based teaching on BA Fine Art at Years 2 and 3.

About You

Educated to degree level, or having equivalent industry experience, the ideal candidates will have evidence of professional visual arts practice and a demonstrable engagement with, and interest in, the dialogues, debates and concepts surrounding contemporary arts and culture. You will have excellent communication skills, and the commitment to deliver an excellent learning experience for students. Candidates should posses an established contemporary art practice and experience of supporting students in developing their own artistic work, as opposed to expertise which is primarily curatorial or theoretical. We are looking to hear from candidates who also have the following skills/experience:

• An understanding of the principles and practicalities of face to face and online learning


• Strong connections with industry and professional practice


• Excellent digital literacy


• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above. This is fixed term, part-time, hourly paid position based at the Falmouth campus. Contact [e-mail] with any questions about the vacancy or to request an informal discussion before applying. The closing date for the position is Sunday 1 November 2026.

About Us

In return for you hard work and commitment, we offer excellent facilities and benefits, including:

• - Teachers' Pension Scheme


• - Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)


• - Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adoption Pay

Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs.

Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.

Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.