Loughborough University: Professor in Fine Art

Loughborough University is recruiting a full-time Professor in Fine Art in the School of Design and Creative Arts. The permanent academic position will provide creative and academic leadership for Fine Art, strengthen its research culture and international profile, support colleagues and students, develop collaborations, and advance an internationally recognized program of Fine Art practice and research.

Colleges & Universities

Organization

• Loughborough University
• School of Design and Creative Arts

Location / Study Destination

United Kingdom, Loughborough University, Loughborough.

• Significant leadership experience in an internationally recognized academic research environment.
• A sustained and continuing record of excellence in Fine Art research and practice.
• An established, high-profile international reputation in contemporary Fine Art.
• Experience in high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment.
• A PhD in a relevant subject.

Key Benefits / Salary / Funding

• Salary: Grade 9, subject to annual pay award
• Full-time position
• Permanent contract
• 14 university closure days and bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Family-friendly support
• Access to world-class sporting facilities
• Financial, health, and sustainability benefits

Main Requirements

• Provide creative and academic leadership for Fine Art.
• Help shape the future direction of Fine Art at Loughborough University.
• Strengthen the research culture and extend its national and international profile.
• Develop a major original Fine Art research or practice program on your own initiative and demonstrate its importance to others.
• Maintain and advance your own Fine Art practice and research.
• Create opportunities for ambitious practice and research.
• Support and mentor colleagues.
• Contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral study.
• Demonstrate high-quality teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Develop collaborations across the School and University.
• Strengthen relationships with galleries, museums, cultural organizations, and wider creative communities.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Review the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
• The role is permanent and full time.
• The position is intended to provide leadership during an important stage in the development of Fine Art at Loughborough University.
• The University's approach to Fine Art places studio practice, making, experimentation, and critical enquiry at the center of teaching and research.