Lecturer jobs in United Kingdom

About the School

In the School of Art we specialise in making, curating and writing about contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment. We have a world-leading reputation, and work with a network of artists, curators, galleries and museums both in London and internationally to create an inspiring and dynamic place in which to study and develop an artistic practice. Many graduates of the School are among the most recognised names working in art today.

About the Role

We are looking for an artist or art historian with experience of working in HE art education to teach on the Critical Studies course on its sector-leading BA Fine Art.The post involves teaching across three years, delivering individual and group tutorials, lectures and seminars. You will undertake academic administration associated with teaching and assessment and will take part in the interviewing of applicants to the programme. The course runs across three years, comprising lectures and seminars in the first year; research-based courses on a range of subjects in the second; and a 7,500 word dissertation in the third. The post will require an average of one day of teaching per week during term time.

About the Candidate

You will be an artist or art historian with a professional record of international standing and experience of teaching in HE Fine Art. You will be responsive to the varied and specific needs of those on this strongly student-centred course. The Department expects that you will have an active and internationally recognised research profile, and that you will produce research outputs to be submitted to the REF. You will demonstrate a serious engagement with your own practice, and an understanding of current and emerging theories, concepts and debates within the field of contemporary art. Applications from Black and Global Majority and LGBTQ+ candidates are encouraged.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development, and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives.