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Job Vacancy: University Lecturer in Contemporary Art History and Theory
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
RUSKIN SCHOOL OF DRAWING AND FINE ART IN ASSOCIATION WITH ST EDMUND HALL
UNIVERSITY LECTURERSHIP (NON TUTORIAL FELLOWSHIP) IN CONTEMPORARY ART HISTORY AND THEORY
GRADE 10a (36S) ULNTF £42,563 – £57,201
The University of Oxford proposes to appoint a University Lecturer in Contemporary Art History and Theory in association with St Edmund Hall. The appointment will run from l October 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The post will be held in tandem with the position of Head of the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art for three years in the first instance.
The University Lecturer will be required to carry out advanced study and research; and to give lectures, classes, and tutorials in Contemporary Art History and Theory; to examine, to supervise graduate students, to co-operate in the administrative work of the Ruskin School, to take a leading role in its research programme and to support it in increasing research income. The person appointed may be offered a Fellowship by Special Election at St Edmund Hall.
The successful applicant will hold a doctorate, or have equivalent related research experience, in a field related to contemporary art history and theory. S/he will be an art historian or critic with a substantial record of high quality research and publication, an established international reputation, and a proven ability to help debate, construct and redefine the realm of artistic practice. S/he must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
As Head of School the successful candidate will be responsible for its overall organization, and for liaison with the collegiate university. S/he will work with the School in appointing a new Ruskin Master, and to support its fundraising and development activity, including its move to new premises being built on the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter.
The further particulars, including details of how to apply, may be found at http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/ or may be obtained from the Secretary to the Committee for the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, 74 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Applications and references should be sent to the Secretary at this address no later than noon on Friday 5 March 2010. Please quote reference HUM/08044P/E.
The University is an equal opportunities employer.
Ruskin School Open Days
The Ruskin hosts a number of open days throughout the year and you are welcome to come and visit the school on these days and tour the studios. Ruskin open days are selected to occur with the University wide open days, when other departments and colleges are also open. In 2010, the Open Days will be held on 30th June, 1st July and 17th September. Please note that there is no requirement to visit the Ruskin prior to applying, but you may well find it very useful to come and visit us.
Each open day follows the same programme and the afternoon session mirrors the morning one, so there is no need or advantage in coming to more than one session. The school has two sites within Oxford at 74 High Street & 128 Bullingdon Road and we start our tour at the High Street. There is no need to book, just come along on the day. For directions see the map on the front of the website.
11.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
Introduction at 74 High Street followed by a tour of the studios. Afterwards you can tour the studios and workshops at 128 Bullingdon Road. Members of staff and some students will be available to chat to at both sites. The studios and workshops at Bullingdon Road are approximately 10 minutes’ walk from High Street.
2.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
A repeat of the morning session.
Parking in Oxford is very limited and should be avoided if possible. Park
& Ride bus services operate between the city centre and parking areas on
the outskirts. Drivers coming to Oxford from the east, including London,
the south and the west are advised to use the Redbridge Park & Ride, while
drivers arriving from the north can choose between Pear Tree and Water
Eaton. Please avoid both the Thornhill and Seacourt Park & Rides which are
often full very early in the morning, especially on open days.
Full details on the buses to Oxford city centre from all the Park & Rides
are available at http://www.parkandride.net
If you would have any questions please call Juliet Franks, the Ruskin School Secretary on 01865 276940 between 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday-Thursday. Alternatively, send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Life Drawing Classes
Life Drawing Classes at the Ruskin take place for University staff and students on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5.30 - 8.30pm. They take place in the Drawing Studio at 74 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG.
Classes take place during term time only and the eight week course begins again in Hilary Term on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st January 2010.
Charges for Hilary Term 2010 are:
8 classes £70 for staff and £35 for students
As in previous years, we cannot accept credit or visa cards for payment, only cash or cheques.
The Ruskin provides easels, drawing boards and paper. A tutor and life model attends each class. Please provide your own pencils/charcoal etc.