Career Development Fellowship in Art and Wellbeing

Job title:

Career Development Fellowship in Art and Wellbeing

Company

University of Oxford

Job description

Applications are welcome from researchers with a background in Contemporary Art Theory or Contemporary Art History. This appointment will enable the post-holder to carry out full time research and teaching in the domain of Art and Wellbeing, with a specific focus on contemporary art practice.The post-holder will become familiar with the portfolio of activities – teaching, pastoral oversight, and administration – associated with an academic career, while allowing time for them to undertake postdoctoral research. The objective of the post is to support our undergraduate provision whilst strengthening the research profile of the College. The post offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Shaw Heritage Arts and Wellbeing Studios in Singapore, building on its programme of activities and carrying out original research that can help to deepen and extend our understanding of the health benefits of making and appreciating art. The appointee will contribute to opening events in Singapore scheduled for autumn 2026.It is expected that the appointee will spend no more than 30% of their time on teaching and administration, with the remainder spent on research activity. The precise balance of teaching and other administrative support (pastoral oversight, admissions and learning support) will be under the direction of Professor Jason Gaiger. The post-holder will be expected to work in Oxford during weeks 0 to 9 of the University term.Location: OxfordSalary: The successful applicant will be appointed on Grade 7.5 of the St Edmund Hall salary scale (currently £41,939 per annum) and will have the option of becoming or remaining a member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). The appointee will be entitled to an Academic Allowance (currently £3,000 per annum). Fellows are members of the Senior Common Room and entitled to full dining rights when the College kitchen is open.The closing date for applications is GMT Noon on Tuesday, 14 January 2024. Interested candidates should visit the colleges website for further information and details of how to apply.Any enquiries relating to the post should be directed to Professor Jason Gaiger in the first instance by emailing .Any enquiries relating to the post should be directed in the first instance to Professor Jason Gaiger, Fellow and Professor of Aesthetics and Art Theory at the Ruskin School of Art, by emailing .£41,939 per annum

Expected salary

£41939 per year

Location

Oxford

Job date

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:27:22 GMT

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