Lecturer - MA Crafts

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 month career break absence cover

Hours: 7.4 hours per-week (1 day per-week on Wednesdays) 

Arts University Plymouth is seeking a committed Lecturer to join our postgraduate teaching team. This role is an exciting opportunity for a creative academic professional who is passionate about innovative teaching, interdisciplinary learning, and student success.

The role is responsible for teaching MA students across multiple design and craft-focused programmes. You'll deliver subject-specific seminars and tutorials within a shared postgraduate curricular framework, supporting student-led projects and interdisciplinary learning. We’re looking for a candidate with creative and professional expertise in contemporary craft and material-led practices—such as ceramics, glass, wood, biomaterials, or other natural/synthetic materials—who can contribute to both practice and critical discourse in the field.

About You:

• You will have proven experience in Higher Education teaching, in contemporary craft,, ceramics, glass, biomaterials or a related, materially-led creative practice 
• You will hold in-depth understanding of the creative and craft industries, with the ability to apply theory to practice
• You’ll have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and external partners
• You will hold a minimum of an MA level qualification.
• If you have experience with  techniques in ceramics, hot glass, or biomaterials  this would be advantageous.

About The Role:

• Deliver high-quality postgraduate teaching, feedback, and assessment across subject-specific and cross-disciplinary Units/Seminars.
• Lead assigned Units, including planning, scheduling, delivery, and assessment, while maintaining accurate and timely reporting.
• Foster innovative and inclusive learning environments that promote student engagement, progression, and achievement.
• Support students’ professional development and career preparedness aligned with graduate outcomes

In return you’ll receive:

• 7 (1.0 FTE 35) days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and relevant closure efficiency days
• Access to a supportive, extensive Employee Assistance Programme including 10 sessions of counselling, menopause support, Life & Leadership coaching, legal advice, and financial coaching
• Enrolment onto a generous Teachers Pension scheme, subject to scheme eligibility and terms
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme, discounted bus tickets, education sector retail offers, local gym discounts, and a staff discount site with average savings of up to 10% on the high street

For more information, including essential criteria please access the role profile using this link https://shorturl.at/YoD30 To find out more about our award-winning independent arts university, what makes us special and why Plymouth provides a spectacular backdrop for our creative community; check out our ‘working here’ pages www.aup.ac.uk/working-here

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 28th November.

The successful candidate will be professionally active in their field and willing to contribute to our research ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and broadly inclusive arts university.

Safeguarding and Compliance

All appointments are subject to a DBS check, and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs in place of a completed application.

*We encourage early applications, as the advert may close prior to the listed closing date due to high levels of interest.

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