The Innovation School at The Glasgow School of Art seeks an experienced, dynamic and highly organised academic to act as Programme Leader for the Design Innovation Postgraduate (taught) portfolio of degree awards. The successful applicant will lead a team of design academics spanning both our Glasgow and Highlands campuses, as we develop ground-breaking new programmes and awards.  

You will ensure programme delivery, oversee our annual International Winter School in the Scottish Highlands and contribute to the debates around Design’s role in contemporary and society and future forms of living.  

This post requires co-ordination and delivery of the curriculum, and ensuring a high quality teaching and learning environment for all students. Responsibilities will include assessment timetabling and oversight of annual programme monitoring documentation, management and co-ordination of the academic team and achieving recruitment targets.  

You should possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant design discipline, or be able to demonstrate comparable academic or industry skills and experience.  You will also have experience of teaching at postgraduate level within Higher Education, and experience of curriculum development and the management of academic delivery and personnel. You should have an exemplary understanding of what constitutes a high quality learning and teaching environment, and a thorough appreciation of the administrative and logistical issues that underpin studio-based learning.  

Download: Job Description

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 25th March 2018  

Interviews are due to take place in April 2018  

For full details and how to apply, please visit: www.gsa.ac.uk/jobs  

The Glasgow School of Art is an equal opportunities employer.   STRICTLY NO AGENCIES.