Lecturer in Art

Job description

Part-time (0.65 FTE), Permanent Contract

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 1st June 2026

Interviews will be held: 25th June2026

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Reading School of Art is looking to recruit an ambitious lecturer to undertake teaching, research and administration in the Department of Art within the School of Arts and Communication Design. The role holder will be actively involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, research and research supervision, as well as assessment, marking and administration in a variety of academic capacities. The post holder should be willing and able to take on substantial administrative and leadership roles in the department to ensure continuity and succession planning.

You will have :

• Record of excellent research publications or other outputs
• Teaching and assessment at HE level including module convening and design
• A demonstrable, active commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Willingness and ability to take on key administrative and leadership roles within the department
• Knowledge of the Higher Education sector

Informal contact details

Contact Name: Karenjit Sandhu

Job Title: Acting Head of Department

Email address: karenjit.sandhu@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Susanne Clausen

Job Title: Professor

Email address: s.clausen@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.