Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Fine Art

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Fine Art

£38,394 - £56,292 pa pro rata

About the Role

This a great opportunity to join the Fine Art course at Nottingham School of Art & Design. The recent revalidation of the course which starts in 2026 provides exciting opportunities to establish yourself within the new curriculum which has a focus on engaging with both analogue techniques and digital technologies to expand the students practice. The recent opening this of the new Design & Digital Arts building provides the course with a range of new technologies and spaces to explore as well as the workshop and studio facilities accessible to our students which are rich and varied. Employability opportunities in the sector and beyond are embedded in the course curriculum and experiences within Nottinghams rich arts offer are an important part of the student experience. We have partnered with a number of the galleries in the city to provide unique opportunties for our students to engage first hand with the sector.

We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of contemporary art practice within a broad based context, ideally with specialist interest in the intersections between material practices and new technologies. You will have links with the wider art market and its related industries within professional or commercial contexts, either as a practitioner, an artist or curator and will have had some experience of working within HE. You will also have a good understanding of how audiences engage with art in a variety of in person contexts, and online platforms. You will have an excellent understanding of the subject area as well as knowledge of contextual research and current professional practice within the contemporary art field.

The subject area benefits from an excellent reputation and recruit’s high calibre students with strong creative and academic abilities and the course is designed to develop these talents to ensure that our graduates leave us with unique combinations of knowledge, skills and attributes that are aligned to the contemporary art world now and in the future.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interviews w/c 4th August

About Us

Nottingham School of Art & Design is one of the world’s leading art and design schools; we have been influencing, inspiring and innovating for over 175 years. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we’re a diverse community of artists, designers, and creatives at the heart of one of the UK’s most innovative cities.

Catalysts of change and new thinking, we nurture the best creative and digital talent. We give our students the freedom to take risks and express their creativity and individuality. We carry out bold, original and daring research. We believe in the power of connectivity, collaborating with creative minds around the globe and working with the creative sector to develop highly employable graduates. We bring different disciplines together to inspire our students to think beyond their passion and make a bigger impact, from sustainability to enterprise and social justice.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Claire Lockwood (Head of Department) at [email protected]

Join Us

Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers.

We also offer:

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot moreFind out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. If you are applying for the Senior Lecturer post applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.