Job Description

Product Design School of Innovation and Technology

Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ

Grade 7, 44,746 - 56,535 per annum pro rata

35 hours

Fixed Term - 2 Years

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments, where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.



Applications are invited for a

Lecturer in Computational Product Design

, on

the BDes/MEDesProduct Design Programme

.



The School of Innovation and Technology at the Glasgow School of Art seek an experienced, dynamic and talented lecturer and researcher to join the Product Design teaching team. The post will require knowledge of contemporary approaches to design practice, in particular a knowledge of computational design applications within product design. The role will focus on teaching, and involve providing support and input to programme, course and curriculum co-ordination, development and administration. The role will bridge Product Design with other SIT programmes including Immersive Systems Design and Sound for Moving Image, facilitating cross programme collaboration through computational methodologies. The candidate will possess teaching experience, a research profile (or the capacity to develop such a profile) and a commitment to design practice as a mode of enquiry capable of exploring and evaluating how possible futures become preferable futures.



The candidate will possess a degree in Product Design, Computational Design or a related discipline, and will ideally possess a postgraduate qualification (or significant industry experience). The candidate should also have experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate within Higher Education and experience of working in a collaborative environment. They should demonstrate an understanding of the disparate roles that design practice, and, in particular computational product design, can have in contributing to an ethical, innovative, enterprising and socially responsible engagement with the challenges of today and tomorrow.





Benefits of working at GSA

Closing date

for submission of completed applications:

23:59 (BST) Friday 26

th

September 2025

Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 06th October 2025







If you don't currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements.



If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact hrservicedesk@gsa.ac.uk



The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.



We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.





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