Lecturer in Design History & Theory (0.7 FTE) (Fixed Term – 9-month Maternity Cover)

Design History & Theory (DH&T) at The Glasgow School of Art invites applicants for a fixed-term Lecturer in Design History & Theory (0.7 FTE – 24.5 hours per week) on a 9-month fixed term basis (maternity cover). The Department is responsible for History and Theory courses across the School of Design and also in the Innovation School. As a Lecturer in this department, you will undertake an appropriate balance of teaching, assessment, course and programme development and related administration.

This post is particularly focused on two responsibilities within DH&T provision. Delivering and developing an established  discipline-based 20 credit two-semester 2nd  year Communication Design course (which is timetabled on Tuesdays) and supervision and assessment of final year honours submissions in the form of text-based work at both 20 and 40 credit weightings, where the timetable is more flexible. This includes input into 3rd  year during Semester 2. The successful candidate may also be asked to contribute to other DH&T provision if required.     

You will be qualified to PhD level or show evidence that a doctorate is imminent or have equivalent experience. You should have experience of teaching at undergraduate level within Higher Education and in particular of supervision and assessment of extended writing at BA Honours level, preferably within practice based design/visual arts programmes. You will also have excellent understanding of current debates, trends and issues, in your area of specialism and a good general knowledge of contemporary design history, theory, and practice.  

Download: job description.  

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59pm, Sunday 12th May 2024.    

For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy

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