University College London
Job title:
Lecturer in Art and Technology
Company
University College London
Job description
About usThe Slade School of Fine Art is an art school where staff and students approach contemporary art practice, and the history and theories that inform it through experimentation, imagination and research-oriented practice.The Slade is a department of University College London (UCL) with a lively and dynamic practice led research culture. Staff are practising artists, writers and theorists with significant research outputs and exhibition profiles, actively involved in research and teaching.In 2025, the Slade is launching a new , which is an interdisciplinary degree focused on the interconnections between art practice and a range of new and disruptive technologies. It will also open a new studio space at UCL East to support students, academic staff and researchers to explore the intersection of art, technology and society through critical enquiry and studio practice.About the roleThis is an academic position and the post holder will be primarily based at UCL East to support the Art and Technology programme.Teaching responsibilities primarily involve leading on the delivery of history and theory modules for the Art and Technology BA, supervision of dissertations and where possible, contributing to teaching on the BA and MA in Fine Art.Alongside teaching responsibilities, they will hold important roles within the BA Art and Technology programme such as Year Lead, or Exam Board Chair.Working Pattern:This is a 0.5 FTE role which equates to 2.5 days per week. As this is a new programme and we are working with the UCL East Campus team on timetabling and facilities, the working days will be confirmed in conversation with the Director of Studies and in collaboration with the timetabling team.Right to Work EligibilityPlease note, we will not be able to consider any candidates who require sponsorship, so all those applying must already have unrestricted right to work in the UK. Any applicants without right to work cannot be considered in the recruitment for this role.Your Application and How To ApplyApplicants should submit a CV, covering letter and research statement. The covering letter should address why you are particularly interested in this post, how you fulfil the criteria listed in the person specification and why you would like to work at the Slade.The research statement should provide a brief summary of your current research focus related to art and technology (no more than 300 words) and give examples of your most significant recent research outputs (no more than 500 words).The CV and research statement can be attached separately and the covering letter should be completed within the application itself. Start the covering letter in the “Cover Letter” section and continue in the “Questionnaire” section, where additional boxes can be added.Please do not upload images of your artwork to the application as they will not be considered by the shortlisting panel and may make the application difficult to download. Those invited to interview will be asked to present their art practice at interview.*Please note, the covering letter is an essential part of the application process and will be used alongside the CV for the purposes of shortlisting.About youQualifications, Experience and Knowledge:The successful candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in history and/or theory of art, with a research focus on issues of art and technology and hold a PhD (or equivalent experience) or be near completion. They must have nuanced and critical understanding of the relationship between art, technology, and culture, and an engagement with cutting edge scholarship as well as art practice relating to this field. The candidate will have experience of teaching in higher education and creating inclusive and equitable learning environments, including the decolonisation of scholarship and practice, and the promotion of diversity within art and technology. The candidate must also have a research profile with outputs of suitable quality for submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF).Skills and Abilities:The candidate will be skilled at teaching in a variety of group and one-to-one modes including lectures, seminars and tutorials and have the ability to respond to students’ wellbeing and pastoral needs and have an approachable and flexible way of working with students with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds. The candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills and have experience of organising events such as student exhibitions, talks, public events and partnership activities. They must display resourcefulness and flexibility in working situations and be able to work independently without supervision and as part of a team.Personal Attributes:The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to and demonstrable experience of advancing equality, diversity and inclusion within an intersectional approach.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme;
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan;
- On-Site nursery;
- On-site gym;
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay;
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service;
- Discounted medical insurance.
Visit to find out more.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy, please click on the “Apply Now” button.There is a candidate guidance document also attached which we would recommend you read to assist with your application and interview stages (if shortlisted).If you have any questions about the vacancy, the application process or any reasonable adjustments, please contact Manpreet Karir (Senior HR and Finance Officer) at m.karir@ucl.ac.uk.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. The Slade is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and marginalised communities, disabled people, LGBTQIA+ people, and women.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:Available documents
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Location
North West London
Job date
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:57:08 GMT
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