Head of Postgraduate Research

3 weeks ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Glasgow School of Art Full time
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments, where difference is respected, and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.

Applications are invited for a Head of Postgraduate Research (1.0 FTE) in the Research Department.

Reporting to the Head of Research, the Head of Postgraduate Research will be asked to:

  • Develop and maintain the PGR strategy for GSA, in the context of the GSA Research Strategy, ensuring the quality of provision and the quality of the student experience, and meeting the PGR lead indicators. Coordinate PGR supervisory staffing and PGR activities across GSA.
  • Chair the Research Degrees Committee at GSA, liaising with the Academic Quality Office as appropriate. Report to the GSA Research Committee and Academic Council on all PGR matters, ensuring high quality data is maintained for quality, planning and development purposes. Develop and maintain PGR-related policies.
  • Working with academic colleagues, progress and implement new programmes, modes of study and delivery models of PGR study, including a Professional Doctorate and PhD by Distance Learning.
  • Actively engage with research, innovation and knowledge exchange activities at GSA and with external partners to support PGR development, including creating opportunities for PGR scholarships. Represent GSA externally at sector meetings, conferences and events relevant to doctoral-level study.

To be successful in the role, the successful candidate will be educated to doctoral level, with a PhD in a relevant discipline and have experience of quality and development issues, relevant to Art and Design PGR.

To view the full job description, person specification and terms and conditions of the role, please download the job description below:

Download: job description

Closing date for submission of completed applications: Sunday 22nd September 2024 (midnight)

Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 7th October 2024

For full details and to apply online, please visit:

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 Visa's and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website -

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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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