Job Purpose

To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard, high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College.  To actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.

This role is available at Lecturer Grade 7 or Grade 8 Level or Senior Lecturer Grade 9 Level.  This is the Job Description for the Senior Lecturer Grade 9 Level.  Please refer to the separate Lecturer Grade 7/8 Job Description (found here) and indicate on your Covering Letter which Level you are applying for.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.        Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of international standard, participating actively in the development of College/School research strategy.

2.        Act as principal investigator or project leader on major research projects with a portfolio of research activity and publications of high quality and impact.

3.        Take a lead in major funding bids and related activities, including Knowledge Exchange, which develop and sustain support for the subject area and recognised excellence for the University.

4.        Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality course/programme administration, setting and monitoring standards and lead on the development of policy and practice across research and teaching teams (beyond subject/school level).

5.        Create and develop effective networks with students, staff across the University, and external stakeholders to oversee the embedding of key University priorities such as graduate attributes, professional requirements, work-related learning, transitions support, student mobility and quality enhancement within credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities.

6.        Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/programme delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment within campus based, blended and online provision.

7.        Lead the development of inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that recognise the needs of a diverse student cohort, taking appropriate responsibility for managing associated cultural changes and staff support and development.

8.        Regularly attend and participate in appropriate activities to effectively contribute to the subject specialism, through learned societies, professional bodies, broader review and editorial processes. Disseminate research findings locally, nationally and internationally to enhance learning within the discipline and to represent the University externally.

9.        Through an established network of external stakeholders, increasingly influence public understanding and/or professional policy and practice aligned with the strategic priorities of the School/College/University.

10.    Supervise individual student projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to ensure their effective development and assisting with difficulties e.g. learning support/problems.

11.    Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

12.    Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

13.    To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/ Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in related discipline  with an extensive and established reputation in research and significant teaching experience within the discipline/subject area.

A2 Membership of a relevant professional body, if applicable.

A3 Recognised expertise in subject discipline/specialism to develop new knowledge and understanding within the field.

A4 A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level.

A5 Sustained engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.

A6 Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/Service strategies, aims and ambitions.

Desirable

B1 Innovative and inclusive approaches to research and pedagogy in art history. We particularly welcome interdisciplinary, intersectional, and transregional methodologies, including engagement with material culture and object-led approaches.

Skills

Essential

C1 Ability to disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences to promote understanding.

C2 Ability to undertake academic leadership of groups/activities with substantial impact on finance  and other resources.

C3 Ability to forge new and effective relationships with colleagues, internally and externally, to  foster collaboration across the University and with colleagues in other institutions.

C4 Ability to demonstrate independent thought in order to generate original research and secure  research income.

Desirable

D1 Ability to collaborate with colleagues in conservation science, technical art history, creative practice, and/or dress and textile history.

Experience

Essential

E1 Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major research and teaching activities.

E2 Substantial track record of published research of international standard compatible with enhancing the School’s submission to the REF.

E3 Established track record of successfully securing funding for research projects, as appropriate  for the subject specialism.

E4 Internationally recognised excellence and reputation in subject area and scholarship of  teaching in the discipline.

E5 Proven track record of developing and devising teaching programmes, techniques and  methods.

E6 Track record of student supervision and development/mentorship/coaching of early career academic colleagues in subject area/team.

E7 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.

E8 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

Desirable:

F1 Proven ability to mentor and manage Graduate Tutorial Assistants, and lead team-taught programmes/courses.

F2 A track record in contributing to evolving directions in one or more specialist fields of art history.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7/8/9, £40,247 - £45,163 / £49,250 - £56,921 / £58,596 - £65,814 per annum

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended. 

Informal Enquiries can be made to Professor Clare Willson, Clare.Willsdon@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23:45 on 28th February 2025