Lecturer in Contemporary Art Theory at The University of Edinburgh

The Opportunity: 

The post holder will have a national or international reputation in the field of contemporary art theory, and a developing record of outputs commensurate with the requirements of REF cycles. It is anticipated that the post holder will have considerable experience in teaching contemporary art theory to art students. 

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. There will also be an opportunity to engage with leadership roles as part of a three-year rotation.

We invite applications, in particular, from those whose research expertise lies in decoloniality and/or artistic practice among the global majority.

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