Head of Department, Sculpture & Environmental Art

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Department in Sculpture and Environmental Art. This pivotal role involves leading curriculum development, enhancing student experiences, and fostering innovative educational practices. You will engage with a diverse student cohort, promoting inclusive approaches to fine art education. With a strong emphasis on contemporary practices and connections to the professional domain, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of fine art education. Join a vibrant academic community and make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Significant experience in teaching and programme leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the undergraduate curriculum in Sculpture and Environmental Art.
• Oversee curriculum development and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Teaching Experience

Programme Leadership

Innovative Educational Practices

Decolonised Approaches

Education

Postgraduate Degree

Job description

Head of Department, Sculpture & Environmental Art

The Glasgow School of Art

Deadline: 29 May 2025 at 23:59

Head of Department, Sculpture & Environmental Art (1.0 FTE)
School of Fine Art
Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ
Grade 8, £57,422 - £66,537 per annum, pro rata
Permanent
35 hours per week

Applications are invited for the Head of Department, Sculpture and Environmental Art, at the School of Fine Art.

The School of Fine Art is one of four academic schools at The Glasgow School of Art. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Head of Department in Sculpture and Environmental Art to lead and develop the undergraduate curriculum. Sculpture and Environmental Art is one of three specialist departments – alongside Painting and Printmaking, and Fine Art Photography – which, together with the cross-discipline Fine Art Critical Studies department, make up the undergraduate BA in Fine Art.

As Head of Department in Sculpture and Environmental Art you will undertake an appropriate balance of teaching, assessment, curriculum development and related administration, including quality assurance. You will also have a research and/or practice profile which will make a valuable contribution to the academic life of the school.

You will be responsible for overseeing curriculum development, ensuring the currency of the educational experience and guiding the development of its distinctive ethos and approach. You will ensure that the curriculum facilitates connections to contemporary fine art, creative organisations and the professional domain, expressed through disciplinary learning in Sculpture and Environmental Art. You will work proactively with staff and students to ensure the enhancement of the student experience through formal and informal engagement with the Student Voice.

You will be qualified to postgraduate degree level, or equivalent, and have an excellent awareness of the current and future contexts for fine art, and Sculpture and Environmental Art in particular. You should have significant experience of teaching and experience of programme leadership and management within higher education, preferably in an Art/Design School environment.

You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to decentralised/decolonised approaches to fine art education. We seek a leader capable of promoting inclusive practices. You will engage an internationally diverse cohort of students in exploring diverse histories, practices, and cultures of fine art, challenging dominant Western paradigms. This will be a feature of your approach to education and, potentially, your research. You will be able to provide evidence of leading innovative and inclusive educational practices.

The deadline is Thursday 29 May 2025 at 23:59.

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