Research Fellow (STEP Staff Development Project) (0.2 FTE)

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow (STEP Staff Development Project) (0.2 FTE) in the Learning and Teaching Team.

The Research Fellow (STEP Staff Development Project) is funded through the Scottish Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP). Supported by the Project Leadership Team and Steering Group the role holder will lead the development, delivery and reporting for the ‘Understanding the staff development landscape required to support diverse learner journeys in the tertiary sector’ project.

The project aims to enhance the Scottish Tertiary sector’s understanding of approaches to staff development and the current and future development needs of those who teach and/or support learning in the tertiary sector.

The project will deliver against the wider STEP ambition to support diverse learner journeys across the tertiary sector. Through the project the role holder, supported by the wider Delivery Team, Leadership Group and Steering Group will:

1. Map and compare staff development approaches for those who teach and/or support learning across the tertiary sector to provide a sector analysis of current practice including similarities and differences in needs and approaches.

2. Identify the current and future development needs of those who teach and/or support learning across the tertiary sector drawing insights from staff, students, leadership and sector agencies.

3. Identify existing high impact staff development activities which enhance learning, teaching and assessment in meeting the diverse needs of our learners.

4. Inform and support strategic approaches to the effective development of CPD for learning and teaching to enhance the student learning experience and meet the diverse needs of our learners.

The Delivery Team will comprise the role holder and two Student Consultants (HE & FE 0.2FTE - 6-month appointments). Whilst the post of Research Fellow is initially fixed term at 9 months the full project will run to July 2027, with the aim to extend the post following confirmation of funding.

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Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (GMT) Friday 5^th December 2025

Interviews for this post are scheduled to take place on Thursday 18^th December 2025

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

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet 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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