Academic Lead (Undergraduate Digital Design Programmes)

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments.

The School seeks an experienced and highly motivated Academic Lead to lead our growing portfolio of undergraduate programmes in digital creativity and design – including programmes and pathways in Sound, 3D Modelling, Games & Virtual Reality. The appointee will also fill the role of Programme Leader for the BSc Immersive Systems Design . The role will enhance:

• new academic study options at all curricular levels
• a people and planet approach digital creativity, storytelling, interaction and innovation
• aligning teaching with research to produce social, economic, ecological and cultural impact

The successful candidate will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team, supporting the continued development and delivery of innovative undergraduate programmes. They will play a key role in shaping the future curriculum, enhancing the learning experience and supporting colleagues through a period of academic and organisational development.

We are seeking an experienced academic or creative professional with expertise in digital games, immersive technologies, interactive storytelling or related areas of contemporary digital practice. You will bring experience of leading teams, developing innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and building collaborative relationships across academia and/or industry.

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to research and scholarship, develop external partnerships and influence the future direction of digital design education at GSA. We particularly welcome candidates who share our commitment to exploring how digital creativity and emerging technologies can contribute to human wellbeing, social justice and positive cultural and environmental impact.

Why Join Us? 

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of undergraduate digital design education. You will join a collaborative and creative academic community, with the opportunity to influence curriculum development and contribute to the continued evolution of the School of Innovation and Technology.

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is internationally recognised as one of Europe's leading university-level institutions in the visual creative disciplines. 

Interviews for this post will take place towards the end of November/beginning of December 2026.

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets 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. To view our Fair Work statement, please click here and to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion documents here.

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