Principal Lecturer and Programme Leader in Fine Art - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University
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We are looking for an academic with an expertise and experience in the leadership and management of Fine Art undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to join Liverpool School of Art and Design, Liverpool John Moores University.

This is a senior full time temporary post to lead revalidation of BA Fine Art undergraduate programme.


Reporting to the Head of Art & Design and the Director of School, you will have responsibility for the operational leadership of the programme and the line-management of Fine Art staff in Fine Art team.

You will have experience including programme design, documentation, review and validation and as an external panel member for the review of Fine Art programme documentation for validation/re-validation at UK universities.

Additionally, you will also have an experience as an internal and external examiner of Fine Art programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at UK universities.


Fine Art is a studio-based activity and as such the course places great emphasis on the importance of a studio culture in which students engage with their studies on-site and develop a meaningful, on-going dialogue with tutors about their work and progress.


The broad educational aims of the programme are:
To introduce students to a broad range of processes in making. To ascertain the most suitable approach for each student's needs though experimentation and analysis.

To test this out by students exhibiting their work to develop work to a professional and ground-breaking standard, recognising the benefits sought from exhibition-making and aspect of curatorial practice.

There are also opportunities for all students to work with prominent arts organisations (Tate Liverpool, Liverpool Biennial, The Bluecoat) and the programme encourages experimental and creative and curatorial practice.

The programme is committed to a civic agenda and aims to ensure that all students are empowered to authentically explore their interests and identities.


The School has been consistently ranked in the UK top ten for art and design in the Complete University Guide University and Guardian League Tables.

The city of Liverpool is a vibrant place for students to study and supports the course as a hub for research and live projects.

There are also opportunities for all students to work with leading arts organisations and the programmes encourage experimental and creative practice.

LJMU is committed to achieving equality of opportunity. Liverpool John Moores University values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.
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