Lecturer in Textiles (0.6 FTE)
Department of Fashion & Textiles, School of Design
Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ
Grade 7, £44,128 - £55,755 per annum pro rata
Permanent
Working pattern: 21 hours / 3 days per week
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 Textiles (0.6 FTE) in the Department of Fashion & Textiles, School of Design.
The person we are looking for will co-work with the Textile Design team within the School of Design to provide a challenging and supportive, student-centred learning experience for students on the programme, providing creative, ethical and inclusive teaching within our specialist subject areas.
They will play an important role in all aspects of delivering and enhancing the programme with regard to learning, teaching, assessment and feedback. They will be joining and supporting a dynamic and caring staff team, teaching and promoting an innovative and specialist curriculum with a focus on printed textiles.
The person we are looking for will take responsibility for aspects of curriculum development and lead on the coordination of printed textiles. They may also take on a student-facing Year Lead role as required – supporting students as they navigate their journey through textile design education and develop their creative individuality.
The person we are looking for will have experience of teaching Textile Design and an interest in collaborative teaching practices within creative education.
We are seeking individuals committed to engaging students in contemporary textile practices, supporting them to consider their work within wider industrial, cultural, ethical and material contexts.
We are reaching out to candidates with an excellent understanding of current debates and issues relating to the subject area and printed textiles specialism, who will be educated to degree level (which is essential), and ideally hold a postgraduate qualification (which is desirable).
The person we are looking for will be an active practice-based researcher or practitioner with a developing or established profile in the field, and the ambition and ability to contribute to the School’s research, enterprise and or knowledge exchange activities. They will be interested in connecting their own research and or creative practice with their teaching practice.
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Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Tuesday 9th September 2025
Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 15th September 2025
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy
If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
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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