We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Course Leader to lead the MA Art Business course situated in the School of Creative and Cultural Industries, Kingston School of Art. The MA Art Business course is for those looking to work within the ever-changing artistic, cultural and economic environment of the global art market.

This unique course is taught in partnership with the Kingston Business School allowing students access to cutting-edge business thinking providing a stimulating combination of the creative culture of an art school and the business grounding of real world contexts. Making the most of its location in London, one of leading global art market capitals, this Art Business MA degree draws on a high standard of interdisciplinary academic and practical teaching by recognised scholars. It also offers insights from art market professionals, both those with long-standing careers and those who are rising entrepreneurs of the millennial generation. In short, the curriculum balances skills training with academic rigor, as well as core business and legal concepts with industry-specific knowledge in order to reflect the diverse professional landscape students might wish to enter.

As Course Leader, you will be responsible for delivering leadership, high quality teaching, curriculum development and assessment for this exciting postgraduate course. You will be expected to use your experience to shape the course to provide a distinct MA Art Business experience focused on current industry practices and rapidly evolving future market innovations. We are looking for an energetic person with vision and an ability to lead, who can inspire research and develop learning through an industry-focused, collaborative, postgraduate curriculum.

The Person
You will be an expert in the art world, which may come from a combination of formalised study/accreditation and extensive art world experience. You will have a track record of working in education and will have a recognised teaching and learning qualification, or be willing to undertake a qualification during your probation period.
You will demonstrate the ability to deliver exceptional teaching and support to our students. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion will be at the forefront of your thinking and decision making and you will be committed to increasing diversity within higher education, the curriculum and the art world.

Your experience of working in the art business will guide you to promote integrated professional practice across everything you do, imparting practical art world business knowledge to students to prepare them for their future careers. Constantly seeking to improve, you’ll scrutinise your own work, build private and public sector networks, and work collaboratively to enhance the faculty’s reputation in higher education and occupational circles.

This is an exciting time to join the School of Creative and Cultural Industries and this opportunity affords you the chance to help shape the future of this rapidly emerging field of study.

The Faculty
The creative industries are part of an innovation-driven economy which is seeing unprecedented expansion both in the UK and further afield. The School of Critical Studies and Creative Industries delivers a range of courses enabling students to engage with historical, theoretical and hands-on subjects that underpin the practice-based disciplines at Kingston School of Art.

Comprising of the Department of Creative and Cultural Industries, the Department of Critical and Historical Studies and the Department of Foundation Studies, the school provides a student experience that focuses on inter-disciplinary work and collaboration. The School is at the cutting edge of exploring the creative industries in practice, analysing critical thought and the history of the sector.

Further information
This is a permanent, part-time position (22.2 hours per week) with a starting salary of £26,768.40 (60% to £44,614 per annum)
Interested applicants can contact Steven Sparling, Head of Department of Creative & Cultural Industries for an informal discussion.
Kingston University values the diversity of its student and staff body. We are committed to providing a fully inclusive environment to ensure consistent and holistic support for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We recognise our duty under the Equality Act 2010 to prevent discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between different people when carrying out their activities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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