Lecturer (Fine Art)

Arts University Plymouth - HE Arts and Media

Location:	Plymouth
Salary:	£14,452 (FTE £36,130) - £17,152 (FTE £42,882)
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	30th January 2026
Closes:	11th February 2026

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.

About You:

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

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.
• Develop and maintain external networks that enhance industry engagement and learning opportunities.

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. 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.

Interviews are expected to take place on 25 February 2026.

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) on sking@aup.ac.uk