Programme Leader, MA Art and Ecology (Summer Cover)

The Department of Art is looking for someone to take on the role of Programme Leader of the MA Art and Ecology for the Summer term 2025 to provide DRT cover. The role holder will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the MA Art and Ecology programme; for ensuring that the scheduled teaching and assessment occurs, and that the student experience remains at a high level. The role holder will oversee admissions of the 2025-26 cohort, ensuring that the programme meets its targets. They will also be responsible for supporting the students in their preparations for their degree show and managing the assessment and reporting of the marks for this part of the practice-based aspect of the degree, as well as organizing dissertation supervision over the summer term.

Key skills:

Must be an artist, curator, or art historian

Significant experience working in art education

Experience teaching in Higher Education (HE) Fine Art

Demonstrates serious engagement with own artistic or academic practice

Responsive to the varied and specific needs of students on a strongly student-centred course

Proven ability to:

Teach at research level, including PhD supervision

Manage student assessment

Oversee processes and procedures of examination