Job Description

Grade UE08: 49,559 to 60,907 per annum, pro-rata

CAHSS / Edinburgh College of Art

Part-time: 26.25 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

We seek to appoint two part-time Lecturers (0.75 FTE) in Fine Art.

The Opportunity:

The post holders will have a national or international reputation in contemporary art, and a developing record of outputs commensurate with the requirements of REF cycles. It is anticipated that the post holders will have considerable experience in teaching fine art studio and contextual studies to art students. We welcome applicants with an expertise in performance, installation or material practices, particularly in painting.


Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience of research at the highest level. They should be able to demonstrate the potential to supervise doctoral candidates and research assistants/postdoctoral researchers.


In addition to making a major contribution to the School of Art, the successful applicant will play an active and collegiate role within Edinburgh College of Art, the wider University and the external environment, both nationally and internationally.

Your skills and attributes for success:

An enthusiastic, positive and creative approach to teaching and research Evidence of developing and delivering high quality, research-led teaching to both undergraduate and postgraduate students The ability to work as part of a team, with openness and a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion A track record in research and attracting funding, particularly from peer reviewed sources

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary of 49,559 - 60,907 (pro rata) An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.



Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

21 July 2025

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Interviews will be held

13

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August 2025