Overview
Lecturer In Contemporary Art Education (AEP) – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
The Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries (CMCI) sits within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at King’s College London. CMCI is a vibrant, research-led department that approaches a broad number of contemporary subject areas with traditional academic rigour.
We engage with the disciplines of culture, media and creative industries from a variety of different perspectives achieving both breadth in scope, and depth in specialisation. Our academic staff are drawn from a variety of disciplines across the arts, humanities and social sciences, focusing our collective expertise together from a range of complementary and converging viewpoints.
Our research impact and research environment were rated as either ‘world leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*) in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) results.
About the role
The Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries (CMCI) seeks to hire a Lecturer in Contemporary Art (Education). This post will contribute to teaching, leadership and pastoral support across our expanding portfolio of courses: including BA Culture, Media & Creative Industries; MA Arts & Cultural Management, MA Cultural & Creative Industries; MA Digital Futures (online) & MA Global Media Industries. Teaching is framed around a lecture/seminar structure, and while there are some practice-based assessments, students are undertaking theoretical programs and engage with wide subject knowledges across culture, media and creative industries.
CMCI is distinctive in its commitment to interdisciplinarity, therefore the position may require teaching beyond the area of contemporary art histories and theories. Indicatively, the post holder will be asked to contribute to modules, 6AAIC013 The Art World: Issues in Contemporary Art; 7AAIC112 Art & Globalisation; 6AAIC007 Communicating and Writing about Art & Culture; 5AAIC009 Youth Cultures; 7AAICM01 Research Approaches and Dissertation; 5AAIC012 Managing Cultural projects and 4AAIC004 Cultural production in a Changing World. However, the exact teaching allocation will be discussed upon appointment. The post holder will also supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Culture, Media & Creative Industries with a specialism in Art History, Fine Art or the Art World (or a closely related discipline). They will be a highly effective educator, with experience of both face-to-face and online teaching and assessment in Higher Education, a commitment to student learning and welfare, and an aptitude for working within an interdisciplinary framework.
In applying for this role please include a supporting statement clearly signposting how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria below, and an up-to-date CV.
This is a full time, fixed contract starting on 7th January 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) until 31st December 2026.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
- PhD qualified in relevant subject area
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of theories and histories of contemporary art and the ecology of the art world relating to culture, media and creative industries.
- Experience of teaching relevant subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with evidence of innovative and effective teaching to small and large groups, in person and online, and the ability to engage and inspire students of diverse and international backgrounds.
- Commitment to student learning and welfare, including providing academic advice, assessment feedback, and pastoral support (e.g. as a personal tutor)
- Experience of academic administration (e.g. module leadership; sitting on committees etc.)
Desirable criteria
- Completion of appropriate training (e.g. Higher Education teaching and learning/academic practice; equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion)
- Research and teaching interests and expertise which focus on Southeast Asia, East Asia, Africa, and/or the Global South
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
