Lecturer BA Fine Art Critical Studies

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

In the School of Art we specialise in making, curating and writing about contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment. We have a world leading reputation, and work with a network of artists, curators, galleries and museums both in London and internationally to create an inspiring and dynamic place in which to study and develop an artistic practice. Many of our graduates are among the most recognised names working in art today.

About the role

The School of Art is looking for an artist or art historian with experience of working in HE art education to teach on the Critical Studies course on its sector leading BA Fine Art. The post involves teaching across three years, delivering individual and group tutorials, lectures and seminars. You will take responsibility for a year group, do academic administration associated with teaching and assessment, and take part in interviewing of applicants to the programme. The course runs across three years, comprising lectures and seminars in the first year; research based courses on a range of subjects in the second and a 7,500 word dissertation in the third. The post will require an average of two days of teaching per week during term time (Mondays and Wednesdays).

About the candidate

You will be an artist or art historian with a professional record of international standing, will have experience of teaching in HE Fine Art and be responsive to the varied and specific needs of those on this strongly student-centered course. The School expects that you will have an active and internationally recognised research profile, and that you will produce research outputs to be submitted to the REF. You will demonstrate a serious engagement with your own practice, and an understanding of current and emerging theories, concepts and debates within the field of contemporary art. The Department encourages applications from Black and Global Majority and LGBTQ+ candidates. Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

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