Senior Lecturer/Programme Lead (Diploma in Fine Art), School of Fine Art

Description

The School of Fine Art (SFA) seeks a versatile and forward-thinking Senior Lecturer / Programme Lead to oversee the management and pedagogical direction of the Diploma in Fine Art. This appointment is a critical hire to advance the School’s positioning within the evolving landscape of contemporary art practices.

The Programme Leader must possess extensive technical and theoretical knowledge across a broad spectrum of art mediums, ranging from drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture to mediums such as sound art and performance art. A key expectation is the ability to bridge contemporary art practices with AI informed creative practices, ensuring the curriculum remains at the forefront of an evolving art ecosystem. This position requires a proactive leader who can define directions for the programme, mobilise resources, and deliver outcomes that contribute to the School’s growth and reputation.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Programme Management & Leadership

• Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for the Diploma in Fine Art, ensuring rigorous delivery and academic excellence.
• Perform administrative duties related to the daily programme management of the diploma programme.
• Provide empathetic pastoral care and academic mentorship to students to support to ensure learner well-being and academic persistence.

2. Teaching & Curriculum Excellence

• Undertake 14 – 18 contact hours of teaching per week, providing expert instruction across various studio disciplines and emerging media.
• Lead the design and implementation of curriculum that integrates knowledge of AI literacy, ethics and AI tools/platforms into fine art modules.
• Govern assessment frameworks to ensure alignment with institutional quality assurance and higher education regulatory standards.
• Lead curriculum enhancement to ensure relevance to evolving art ecosystems, incorporating AI tools and workflows where appropriate.

3. Contemporary Art Research & Practice

• Engage in high-impact practice-based research, focusing on AI in creative practice.
• Drive high-impact creative outputs including exhibitions, screenings, and public showcases that elevate the School’s research culture and regional standing.
• Translate active studio research into innovative pedagogical frameworks into effective pedagogical frameworks.

4. Industry Engagement & Global Visibility

• Establish and sustain meaningful academic and industry partnerships within the contemporary art sector.
• Initiate and support strategic activities such as exhibitions, artist talks, and public showcases that highlight innovative student work.
• Position the programme within relevant regional networks to enhance institutional visibility and engagement.

Key Attributes

• Versatile Practitioner: Mastery over a wide range of mediums and the ability to bridge creative thinking with technical execution in AI and emerging technologies.
• Strategic Innovator: Ability to bridge creative thinking with analytical execution in a leadership capacity.
• Interdisciplinary Mindset: An attitude that embraces transdisciplinary approaches to contemporary art higher education.
• Inspiring Mentor: Positive and results-oriented with the ability to engage students in their development.

Requirements

• Education: Minimally a Master’s degree in Fine Art or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of extensive academic and/or industry experience, including established track records in teaching and academic management.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in AI applications and platforms in creative practice alongside traditional art mediums and forms.
• Communication Skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English, a good command of a second language, and strong presentation skills.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and meet strategic deadlines.