Lecturer (Fine Art) in Plymouth

Salary: Band 7-8 - starting salary £14,452 (FTE £36,130) with annual, incremental progression up to £17,152 (FTE £42,882). Hours: 14.8 hours (2 days per week). Contract Type: Permanent. Closing date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 11:59pm.

Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Fine Art) to join our BA (Hons) Fine Art course. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and collaborative team committed to delivering high quality learning and teaching and outstanding student experiences. As a Lecturer (Fine Art), you will support the development and delivery of an innovative curriculum that integrates theory, practice, research, and professional contexts. Working closely with the Senior Lecturer (Course Leader - Fine Art) and the wider team, you will lead assigned units, support students' academic and creative development, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the programme. You will also play an active role in the University’s research culture and student recruitment activities.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic educator and practitioner with a strong grounding in Fine Art Practice, Professional Practice, and contemporary creative industries. You will bring:

• A BA (Hons) in Fine Art or Contemporary Art Practice, and an MA in Fine Art.
• Proven teaching experience in Higher Education, including assessment and pastoral support.
• Strong subject knowledge across contemporary Fine Art practice, including interdisciplinary and conceptual approaches, professional contexts, and relevant theoretical and contextual frameworks.
• Demonstrable research, scholarship, and/or professional practice.
• An understanding of pedagogic models that integrate theory and practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support diverse learners.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• An ability to build effective internal and external partnerships, including with industry and education providers.

About The Role

In This Role, You Will:

• Teach, assess, and provide academic support to undergraduate students, and contribute to postgraduate delivery where required.
• Act as Unit Leader for designated units, managing all aspects of planning, resourcing, delivery, formative review, and assessment.
• Support academic planning, curriculum development, and the Annual Monitoring Review process alongside the Course Leader.
• Engage in research, scholarship, and/or professional practice that supports the University’s research culture.
• Contribute to an inclusive, interdisciplinary learning environment and support cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Develop and maintain external networks that enhance industry engagement and learning opportunities.
• Act as a personal tutor, signposting academic and welfare support in line with University guidelines.
• Attend Course Team meetings, Student Feedback meetings, and Assessment Boards as required.
• Actively participate in student recruitment, including Open Days, interviews, school/college visits, and outreach events.
• Promote the work of the course within the University, nationally, and internationally.
• Use digital tools and technologies effectively and responsibly in line with data protection requirements.

In return you'll receive:

• 14 (FTE 35) days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and closure efficiency days.
• Access to a supportive, extensive Employee Assistance Programme including 10 sessions of counselling, Menopause support, Life & Leadership Coaching, Legal Advice, and Financial Coaching.
• Enrolment onto a generous Teachers Pension scheme.
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme, discounted bus tickets, education sector retail offers, local gym discounts, and a staff discount site with savings of up to 10% on the high street.

For more information, including essential criteria please access the role profile using this link https://shorturl.at/LOHJq. To find out more about our award-winning independent arts university, what makes us special and why Plymouth provides a spectacular backdrop for our creative community; check out our working here pages www.aup.ac.uk/working-here. Interviews are expected to take place on 25 February 2026. The successful candidate will be professionally active in their field and willing to contribute to our research ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and broadly inclusive arts university.

Safeguarding and Compliance

All appointments are subject to a DBS check, and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs in place of a completed application. We encourage early applications, as the advert may close prior to the listed closing date due to high levels of interest. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please feel free to contact Sarah King, Senior Lecturer (Course Leader - Fine Art).

Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. A satisfactory DBS disclosure will be required from successful candidates as a condition of appointment. We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities, including applications from service people and their families as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. In the event that the University has employees eligible for redeployment at the time of shortlisting, these candidates may be entitled to a priority interview.