Associate Lecturer - Sculpture (two positions 0.12 FTE & 0.1 FTE - fixed term to 31 August 2027) - Internal Vacancy (117-26)

Associate Lecturer in Sculpture

School of Arts & Humanities
0.12 FTE & 0.1 FTE| Fixed-term until August 2027

Shape the future of contemporary sculpture at the world's leading university for art and design.

The School of Arts & Humanities is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for two fixed-term Associate Lecturer opportunities in the MA Sculpture programme.

Applicants may express an interest in either position or both positions.

About the Roles

These Associate Lecturer positions will support teaching delivery, tutorial guidance and academic support within the MA Sculpture programme.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

Delivering individual and group tutorials to MA Sculpture students.Contributing to core programme teaching, including studio group sessions, student projects (such as Festus), and the A Matter of Sculpture lecture series.Providing expertise across contemporary sculptural practices, including studio methodologies, material practices and contemporary technologies of sculpture (for example, digital fabrication, computational art practices and expanded sculptural forms).Supporting students with professional practice development and preparation for the Degree Show.Participating in interim critiques, student assessment and the provision of constructive feedback in accordance with College criteria.

Requirements and Eligibility

Candidates should possess:

Relevant academic or professional expertise in contemporary sculptural practice and higher education teaching.Strong tutorial, facilitation and critical evaluation skills.The ability to work collaboratively with the MA Sculpture team and support a diverse postgraduate student body.

Expression of Interest Process

To express an interest in either or both opportunities, please provide:

A statement (up to 500 words) outlining your relevant teaching and artistic experience and how you would contribute to the MA Sculpture programme.An up-to-date CV.If you are a current PGR student please note that all PGRs who take on teaching responsibilities must complete mandatory teaching training and must seek permission from both their supervisor(s) and the Head of Doctoral Programmes.

A PGR can work a maximum of 6 hours per week during term, covering all teaching-related duties in aggregate (contact time, preparation, marking, admin).

Please reach out to Jaspar Joseph Lester if you would like to discuss the opportunity further or have any questions about the role.

We look forward to hearing from colleagues who may be interested in this opportunity.

 As per the Policy on Postgraduate Researchers Who Teach:

PGR students undertaking Associate Lecture roles should be actively enrolled and would normally be expected to have completed their confirmation exam (for full-time candidates this exam must be scheduled during the second year of study; for part-time candidates, during the third or fourth year). Exceptions may be granted by the Head of Doctoral Programmes for students who have not yet passed their confirmation exam, provided the school confirms that: the proposed teaching will not adversely impact the student's progress towards confirmation and completion of their studies; and the PGR has relevant teaching qualifications and/or sufficient teaching experience and skills to undertake the teaching role effectively. 

Closing Date: 22 Oct 2026

Programme/Department: Academic

Salary: £50,575 to £54,732 per annum pro rata