Lecturer in Design History & Theory (1.0 FTE)

35 hours per week (Monday to Friday). On average 3 days teaching and pastoral support, 1 day admin & 1 day of research/scholarly development both on site and off.

Applications are invited for a Lecturer in Design History & Theory, in the Department of Design History & Theory in the School of Design at the Glasgow School of Art.

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments, where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.

Design History & Theory works across the School of Design delivering courses for BA (Hons) programmes and postgraduate taught programmes. As a lecturer in this department, you will undertake an appropriate balance of teaching, assessment, course and programme development and related administration across all year groups. This post includes supervision and assessment of final year honours submissions in the form of text-based work at both 20 and 40 credit weightings, delivery of taught courses in Years 2 and 3, as well as PG Design Research Methods.

You will be qualified to PhD level, or show evidence that a doctorate is imminent, or have equivalent experience. You should have experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or PGT level within Higher Education and in particular of supervision and assessment of extended writing at BA Honours level, preferably within practice-based design/visual arts programmes. You will also have excellent understanding of current debates, trends & issues, along with good general knowledge of contemporary design history, theory, & practice. You will have had a proven record in course development and delivery and a good understanding of assessment processes. Applicants are expected to have a developing profile of international excellence in research along with potential for attracting research funding and entry into the REF.

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Closing date for submission of completed applications: 

Friday 30^th of May 2025, 23:59 (GMT)

Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 17^th June 2025

For full details and to apply online, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

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 & 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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