Assistant Professor – Photography & Digital Media (Teaching & Scholarship) at Heriot-Watt University
Job Description
FTE and working pattern: 0.4FTE, 14hrs per week
Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) (pro-rata)
Purpose of Role
You will actively contribute to the development of our Fashion Branding and Promotion and Communication Design programmes, focusing specifically on photography and digital media in its most creative forms, and be experienced in learning, teaching and assessment at HE level. An enthusiastic and visionary academic who will support and encourage students to achieve their full potential, you will have the ability to develop innovative, collaborative projects and demonstrate a willingness to engage creatively in the wider activities of the school.
You will be highly professional and a committed team player, flexible in approach with excellent communication, timekeeping and organisational skills and be willing to adapt to the duties associated with the role.
You will possess a strong understanding of contemporary practice, issues and current debate within Photography and Digital Media. This will underpin your passion for enhancing your own practice and will inform you knowledge of the skills and attributes required by graduates for employability.
Our indicative areas of teaching may include such subjects as photography, moving image, aspects of graphic design, creative digital media, and art direction amongst others.
Given the broad nature of the subject, we may also expect you to contribute teaching of courses to other programmes from time to time.
Education, qualifications and experience
- We require a minimum Bachelors’ Degree. A postgraduate degree or PhD is desirable.
- A record of achievement in professional practice commensurate with appointment at this level
- Recognised teaching qualification, i.e. PGCert/PGCap or membership/fellowship of higher education academy. Or be committed to achieving this within 2 years of appointment.
- Well-developed knowledge and understanding of contemporary practice across the discipline and related areas.
- Evidence of working within photography and similar creative media industries.
- Relevant teaching experience and understanding of learning, teaching and assessment at HE level
- A strong understanding of Industry needs and the skills required by graduates for employability
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Tuesday 15th April 2025
Please submit your CV via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment.
We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g., part-time working and job share options.
Use our total rewards calculator: www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.
