Lecturer in Foundation Fine Art

The Role

This role of Lecturer will join the teaching team on the Fine Art pathway but will be part of the wider Foundation core teaching team. You would be contributing to the existing good practice in teaching and learning, curriculum development and building upon the reputation and track record of the Foundation course. This role will be expected to engage in pastoral support of a diverse range of students, differing degrees of academic leadership, management and administration and to maintain relationships within the Department, School, Faculty and University.

The Person

Above all else we are looking for a highly motivated individual with an open creative approach, a people centred work ethic and passion and interest in teaching and education, with the potential to develop new, ethical and inclusive approaches to fine Art, within our studios and beyond to impact future creative industries and who can bring something unique yet inclusive to the team.

We actively welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and will actively support applicants from committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or disability.

The Faculty

Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century, it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions.

The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.

Further Information

This is a part-time, permanent position with a starting salary of £17,274.80 per annum (40% pro-rata of £43,187.00).

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday, 2 September 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Rebecca Davies, Head of Department of Foundation & Associate Professor.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

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If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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