Head of Department, Sculpture & Environmental Art (1.0 FTE)

Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ

35 hours per week

The Glasgow School of Art is inviting applications for the Head of Department, Sculpture and Environmental Art, at the School of Fine Art. Sculpture and Environmental Art is one of three specialist departments – alongside Painting and Printmaking, and Fine Art Photography – that make up the undergraduate BA in Fine Art.

As Head of Department, you will lead all aspects of teaching, assessment, curriculum development, quality assurance, and recruitment. You will be responsible for ensuring the currency of the educational experience and guiding the development of its distinctive ethos and approach.

You will be qualified to postgraduate degree level (or equivalent) and have an excellent awareness of the current and future contexts for fine art, particularly in relation to Sculpture and Environmental Art.

We seek a leader who can demonstrate experience in leading innovative and inclusive practices and demonstrate a commitment to decentralised/decolonised approaches to fine art education. You will engage an internationally diverse cohort of students in exploring diverse histories, practices, and cultures of fine art, challenging dominant Western paradigms. This approach will underpin your educational practice and, potentially, your research.

You will have a proven track record of high-quality research, and a willingness to take a proactive role in one of the School of Fine Art’s research networks, positively contributing to the research community within the School and across the GSA. 

Programme Director: In addition to the core responsibilities of the Head of Department role, colleagues in the School of Fine Art have the opportunity to apply for Programme Director responsibilities. This offers experience in academic and strategic leadership, contributing to the programme development and supporting the School’s broader ambitions.

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Closing date for submission of completed applications: Thursday 29^th May 2025, 23:59 (GMT)

Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 9^th June 2025

For full details and to apply online, please visit: gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.

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