Professor of Art & Design

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About the College

Creative Arts and Design education at the University of Derby has a well-established history and heritage. The School of Arts is recognised in diverse fields of established and emerging, immersive forms of practice. The school is committed to empowering individuals and creative collectives to fully engage in real-world issues which impact society at local, regional, national, and international levels. The University provides an environment which synthesises industry and professional practice, with exceptional resources enabling our students, staff, and partners to probe, experiment and realise their ideas.

About the Role

The School of Arts is looking to appoint a Professor of Art & Design to lead and contribute to our future research ambitions in research and enterprise. Candidates will be recognised in the multi-disciplinary field of design research and practice. Professors at this level would be expected to have substantial experience and in-depth knowledge in the areas of Art, Design, and Creative Technologies, they will have a significant national track record and an emerging international reputation within their field. The ideal candidate will have an active research profile in areas of immersive and creative technologies. An awareness and evidence of how interdisciplinary practices can develop within a school with a diverse portfolio of subjects which encompasses, Art, Design, Film, Music, Performance and Therapeutic Arts is required. The Professor will work collaboratively with thematic research group leads in the college and as part of the wider university framework. 

About You 

Successful candidates will lead the research agenda as part of the next 5-year strategy working closely with the Head and Discipline Area Heads in the School of Arts. Professors will be expected to make a substantial contribution to the learning and teaching strategy of their College, but also influence policy at least at a national level. You will have made a significant contribution to their area of specialism which is beginning to be recognised in an international context (as defined through the Research Excellence Framework) and applied your expertise in developing and winning external funding. You will be expected to contribute to the strategic direction of their College, Discipline or research group and successfully deliver externally funded multi-institutional/stakeholder projects on time and on budget, and will be expected to undertake important leadership and/or management roles, including collaborations outside of the University with public and private partners, academic institutions, research funders, government agencies, non-government bodies and industry, by their chosen specialism.

In order to meet the Professorial criteria, you will need to demonstrate proven achievement against two criteria:

1. Outstanding achievement in

Research orProfessional Practice orTeaching & Learning and must also demonstrate

2. Very high level of achievement in relation to both

Professional Standing andSenior leadership.

You will be expected to complete an application online for the role through the University’s recruitment process and provide the following documentation:

(i) An up to date current curriculum vitae;

(ii) A supporting covering letter outlining your suitability to the underlying role requirement, and;

(iii) The names of two employment referees (including ideally, the last line manager)

In addition, in order to meet the Professorial criteria, you will need to provide:

(iv) A written statement evidencing how you meet the criteria for the award of the title of Professor. 

(v) Please also include four appropriately (Professorial) qualified referees in the relation to the Professorial title.

Further information in relation to both (iv) and (v) can be found in the conferment handbook (attached).

Please note that the details provided in your application may be shared with your referees, by submitting your application you are providing your consent.

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Head of School of Arts - Justin Burns via J.Burns@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk 

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if: 

Your job is on the Immigration Skills ListYou’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional trainingYou have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

For more information, visit Applying from Overseas - How to apply for a job at the University of Derby - University of Derby

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Closing Date: 13 Oct 2024

Area: Teaching and Research

Salary: £62,100 to £77,625 per annum (For exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £89,269 per annum)