Lecturer - Photography (0.5FTE)

Job Summary

You will be joining a dynamic Art School that offers a broad range of courses across disciplines in Art, Design, Media, Architecture and the Built Environment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The school is a vibrant, creative environment where studio practice enjoys a close relationship with theoretical and contextual study.

The school aims to develop graduates who can thrive in the creative economy, equipped with knowledge, passion and self-confidence. The school is focusing its provision to support students in developing strong digital competencies, working practices compatible with sustainability agendas, and equipped with effective enterprise skill sets.

Our BA (Hons) Photography course is employment-focused and supports students who wish to specialise in a broad range of specialisms such as Documentary/Photo-Journalism, Sports, and Fashion Photography. The course encourages hybrid practice and collaboration in the development of photographic practice that span our creative courses.

You will have experience of working in industry and, ideally, you will be a practicing Photographer with a clear understanding of sustainable practice and critical theory. You will be committed to delivering learning experiences that will support the development of strong employable graduates who are confident, socially engaged, critical, and enterprising.

You will have an awareness of not only the theoretical and practical strategies of the discipline, but also its function and potential as an educational and cultural force. You will have evidence of your academic expertise and professional practice to contribute to the continued development of the Photography course, maintaining currency and innovating within teaching and learning practice and through identified research interests.

The University has recently established a new and energetic research strategy, and it is envisaged that the successful applicant will be eligible to apply to and contribute to the research profile and practice of the art school over time.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. For more information visit: https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £39,906 - 46,049
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £47,389 – 56,535

Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or, expertise which are required for the position.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

As per the UKVI immigration rules, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.  Sponsorship under this route is dependent on factors specific to the applicant and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

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