Applications are invited for a Design Innovation Lecturer (PGT) (1.0 FTE), in the School of Innovation and Technology based at GSA’s Highland and Island Campus in Forres.
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA), originally founded in 1845, is a globally renowned educator in the visual and creative disciplines, with over 2,500 students, seeking Bachelor, Masters and Research degrees. Our studio-based, specialist, practice-led learning and research draws talented individuals with a shared passion for visual culture and creative collaboration from all over the world.
GSA’s School of Innovation and Technology (SIT) emerges from the combination of our internationally renowned Innovation School and The School of Simulation and Visualisation. The SIT will be a global leader in post-disciplinary, design-led innovation and the exploration of emergent technologies as they relate to contemporary society and our future challenges. The SIT is committed to exploring the relationship between humanity, technology and ecology expressed through creative practice and intellectual collaboration across disciplinary boundaries.
While employed within the SIT, the lecturer will contribute to the delivery of M.Des Design Innovation portfolio in the Altyre academic portfolio and related research agenda, in particular, the four specialist pathways in the M. Des Design Innovation and Interaction Design: Interaction Design, Environmental Design, Circular Economy and Future Heritage.
The postholder will also help develop additional academic Courses and programme elements, supporting the PGT Core Research Methods teaching at Stage 1, and developing a specific PGT Elective in Community and Place, which aims to secure and enhance the student experience of Altyre students. The Community and Place domain also links L&T activity to GSA Research Theme for REF, the nascent Rural Lab and its research themes, while competency in Technology and Care in the role permit links with DHI and the larger Research Projects with Altyre Estates.
Competences and specific skills on Emergent Technologies would be advantageous.
To view the full job description and person specification criteria for the role, please click the downloadable link below.
Download: job description
You can view information relating to our Highland and Islands campus below:
https://www.gsa.ac.uk/about/highland-and-islands-campus
Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59pm (GMT time), Tuesday 30th April 2024
Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 6th May 2024. We would like interviews to take place in person at our campus in Forres.
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 able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets 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 hr@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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