Dumfries, Full time £40,170 – £48,357 per year depending on qualifications and experience
Other Benefits
* Membership of the SPPA Scheme
* Up to 62 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
* Opportunities for career progression and personal development
* Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Savings, and Employee Assistance Programme.
What’s the Job?
We’re looking for a passionate and innovative creative professional lecturer to join our dedicated team within the Business, Enterprise, Digital Technology, and Creative Industries curriculum to inspire the next generation of creative practice students.
Lecturers are responsible for delivering all aspects of creative industries-related subjects such as art, sculpture, photography, media, and engaged practice, as well as planning, preparing, delivering, and assessing a range of qualifications from SCQF Level 6 to Level 10 in a college that aims to be one step ahead.
Who we’re looking for
* A dynamic creative individual with a wide knowledge of contemporary creative practices.
* Ability to plan, devise, and deliver high-quality teaching in areas such as fine art, graphic design, digital media, and other creative disciplines.
* Create innovative teaching materials, including reading assessment lists, digital handouts, and projects.
* Integrate digital and traditional techniques to enhance the learning experience.
To succeed in the role, you will have some or all of the following:
* Evidence of successful professional experience within a creative practice field.
* Knowledge of materials, skills, and contemporary influences in Creative Practice.
* Ability to support students in developing their artistic skills, critical thinking, and professional practice.
* Ability to inspire students to create self-directed project work in a wide variety of media, underpinned by your own professional experience.
* Exhibition and curation experience is desirable but not essential.
* Previous teaching experience at HE level is required.
* Educated at SCQF Level 11 or above with a minimum of a Masters in Contextual Creative Studies or a related field.
* Strong customer service, organization, teamworking, and relationship-building skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and other job-specific software/systems.
* Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.
* Hybrid working arrangements can be accommodated.
Who we are
Explore our website for more information about the college and who we are. About Us: Dumfries & Galloway College
How to apply
If interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date below.
For further information, contact Gillian Rose, Curriculum Manager, Business, Enterprise, Digital Technologies, and Creative Industries at roseg@dumgal.ac.uk or 01387 734260.
Closing Date: Friday 30 May 2025
What happens next?
Interviews for successful applicants will be held w/c 9 June 2025.
What else you need to know
If invited for an interview, you will need to evidence your Right to Work in the UK – see Right to Work Guidance. If successful, employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks, including the Disclosure Scotland check for all criminal offences (spent & unspent). Ensure you are not barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
All staff are required to join the PVG scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.
We believe our staff are our greatest asset. Through our supportive culture, investment in training, and innovative education approach, we aim to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Copy and paste the links below into your browser to view important documents:
Disclosure of Criminal Offences
Right to Work Guidance
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