Associate Lecturer - Painting (0.13fte - fixed term to 31 August 2027)

School of Arts & Humanities

Help shape the future of contemporary painting at the world's leading postgraduate art and design university.

The Royal College of Art is seeking an exceptional Associate Lecturer in Painting to join our internationally renowned MA Painting programme.

With an illustrious history and global reputation, MA Painting is a dynamic, studio-based postgraduate programme that brings together an exceptionally diverse community of students, staff and alumni from over 60 nationalities. The programme champions an expansive and inclusive approach to painting, critically engaging with its histories, theories and practices while embracing evolving media, technologies and contemporary cultural contexts.

We are looking for an outstanding artist and educator with an active contemporary painting practice who is passionate about supporting the next generation of artists. You will contribute to the delivery of our one-year Master's programme through high-quality teaching, tutorials, critical dialogue and assessment, helping students develop ambitious, intellectually rigorous and innovative practices.

Working closely with the programme team, you will provide one-to-one and group teaching, offer constructive feedback, contribute to formative and summative assessment, develop teaching materials, and participate in programme activities including staff meetings, planning events and cross-disciplinary initiatives. You may also support field trips and contribute to the wider academic life of the School.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• An active contemporary artistic practice with a strong engagement in painting.
• A relevant first degree and a Master's degree (or equivalent professional standing).
• Experience teaching or mentoring postgraduate students in a studio environment.
• The ability to support diverse contemporary painting practices through inclusive and critically engaged teaching.
• Experience delivering teaching in person, online and through blended learning.
• Current professional practice and knowledge of the contemporary art world.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to equality, diversity and creating an inclusive learning environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's most influential postgraduate painting programmes and contribute to a vibrant community that continues to shape the future of contemporary painting through research, experimentation and critical practice.

If you are an inspiring practitioner-educator who thrives in a collaborative, international environment, we would love to hear from you.

Closing for applications at 11.59pm on 31st July 2026

Interviews are likely to be held w/c 10 August 2026

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