Programme Leader – Master of Fine Art (MFA) (1.0 FTE)
School of Fine Art
Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ
Grade 8, £58,225 - £67,468 per annum pro rata
Permanent
35 hours per week
The Glasgow School of Art’s School of Fine Art invites applications for the role of Programme Leader for the Master of Fine Art (MFA).
The MFA is the School’s capstone postgraduate programme – a two-year, 30-week-per-year course that attracts a diverse cohort of artists from Scotland, across the UK, and internationally. Known for its dynamic, interdisciplinary environment, the MFA is internationally respected for its commitment to critical and experimental approaches to contemporary art.
As Programme Leader, you will have overarching responsibility for the academic direction, delivery, and development of the MFA. You will lead a team of dedicated lecturers and work closely with the Head of School, other postgraduate Programme Leaders, undergraduate Heads of Department, and senior colleagues as part of the School of Fine Art’s Senior Management Team.
You will bring extensive experience in Fine Art education at postgraduate and/or undergraduate level, along with a strong reputation as a practising artist, or in an associated profession, commensurate with the standing of the MFA.
The programme has a distinctive identity rooted in engaging with the cultural and curatorial ecosystems of Glasgow and Scotland, while operating within a global context. You will be expected to contribute to and extend these relationships, fostering connections between the programme, local cultural networks, and the international art community.
You will demonstrate a commitment to decentralised and inclusive approaches to Fine Art education. You will support students in engaging with diverse audiences, histories, and practices, challenging dominant Western paradigms. Your educational and (potentially) research activities will reflect these values, and you will provide evidence of innovative, student-centred teaching.
You will also have a strong record of high-quality research and a willingness to play an active role in one of the School of Fine Art’s research networks, contributing positively to the research culture of the School and the wider GSA.
This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a programme with an international reputation, embedded in a vibrant local context, and playing a significant role in the future of Fine Art education.
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Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Wednesday 24th September 2025
Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 20th October 2025
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy
If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact hrservicedesk@gsa.ac.uk
The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.
We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.
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