Associate Professor in Art and Design

Are you an outstanding academic with passion and enthusiasm for your research? Do you want to be part of a thriving School of Design in a Russell Group University? Are you an experienced academic leader looking for a challenging senior position where you can influence and shape the future of design education?

The School of Design is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor with proven abilities to deliver world class teaching and research at the intersection between Art and Design practice. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate expertise in, and theoretical knowledge of, a range of both art and design inter-disciplinary practices including painting, printmaking, photography, textile design/arts and graphic design/arts (to name only a few). The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership across the range of the School’s activities, enhance the School’s research and teaching activities, and work with colleagues to build on the School’s reputation for excellence in art and design. 

You will have a PhD in Art or Art and Design, or related area, have an established record of art-based practice, as well as research publications commensurate with the level of the post. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven strategy for securing research funding and achieving internationally recognised standards of excellence. This appointment represents a major investment in the School’s commitment to the evolution and influence of art and design across all research and learning and teaching activities, and one offering considerable potential for personal career development and fulfilment.   

Anticipated start date 1st September 2024

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Maria Lonsdale, Head of School, School of Design

Email: [email protected]  

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures
School/Institute:  School of Design
Category:  Academic
Grade: 
Grade 9
Salary: 

£56,021 to £64,914
per annum
Working Time:  100%
Post Type: 

Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Wednesday 03 January 2024
Closing Date:  Sunday 28 January 2024
Reference:  AHCDE1264
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