Assistant Lecturer – MA/MFA Art and Social Action (FTE 0.3) in Dublin
- Salary
- €14,827.80–€20,166.90 / year
- Contract
- Contract
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 15 Sept 2026
About the Role
Assistant Lecturer – MA/MFA Art and Social Action (FTE 0.3) in Dublin. Part-time, contract role at National College of Art and Design.
The National College of Art and Design (NCAD) is Ireland’s leading provider of art and design education. This role is based at NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, and involves developing and delivering studio project-based learning in Art and Social Action through lectures, seminars, and workshops for NCAD students on MA, MFA, and PhD programmes in the Department of Sculpture and Expanded Practice. The role includes course development, examination and assessment, quality assurance, and associated administration. The successful candidate will work with a team of lecturers, lead and develop inclusive discursive learning environments, and enhance and promote a progressive learning culture informed by the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. The role also involves engaging with community sector and research partners, leading partnership projects, and knowledge exchange activities. The post duration is a specified purpose contract backfilling a staff member on reduced hours until 1st September 2028.
Requirements
Mandatory:
- A significant track record in professional socially engaged practice and/or sculptural practice in third-level Fine Art Education
- Post-graduate degree in Fine Art or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- A consistent professional practice in the field of art/socially engaged art as documented and demonstrated in professional outputs, including but not limited to exhibition, but inclusive of other innovative and expanded forms of dissemination practices
- A minimum of 3 years professional artistic practice and teaching experience at third level
- A demonstrable theoretical and technical artistic knowledge – as evidenced in the applicants own professional artistic practice, socially engaged projects and previous teaching experience
- Strong, demonstrable commitment to research and international scholarship/professional practice/publication
- Experience in teaching art and social action studio practice/research to learners at MA and BA. This includes the knowledge/experience to prepare documentation and to record, assess and report on the individual student learning achievement
- Capacity and demonstrable enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary context within the Department, School and College
- An interest, knowledge and experience of working with digital tools and within digital learning contexts
- Commitment to CPD and interest in emerging research, technology and techniques
- Strong interpersonal/team and communication skills
Desirable:
- An ability to develop, organise and direct studio project curriculum towards individual and group learning module objectives in new, outward facing, diverse and innovative ways
- Experience of working with communities of practice in the field of socially engaged art
- Demonstrable record of developing successful research funding applications and/or community partnerships
Details
Location: Dublin
Salary: €14,827.80 - 20,166.90 per year
Closing date: 14th September 2026
How to Apply
If you wish to speak to somebody with any questions you may have prior to making an application, you can contact the HR Department at staffappointments@staff.ncad.ie.
Frequently asked
- What is the salary for this role?
- The salary for this role is €14,827.80 - 20,166.90 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 14th September 2026.
- What are the mandatory requirements for this role?
- Mandatory requirements include a significant track record in professional socially engaged practice and/or sculptural practice in third-level Fine Art Education, a post-graduate degree in Fine Art or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, a consistent professional practice in the field of art/socially engaged art, a minimum of 3 years professional artistic practice and teaching experience at third level, a demonstrable theoretical and technical artistic knowledge, strong commitment to research and international scholarship/professional practice/publication, experience in teaching art and social action studio practice/research to learners at MA and BA, capacity and enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary context, interest and experience in working with digital tools and within digital learning contexts, commitment to CPD and interest in emerging research, technology and techniques, and strong interpersonal/team and communication skills.
- What are the desirable requirements for this role?
- Desirable requirements include an ability to develop, organise and direct studio project curriculum towards individual and group learning module objectives in new, outward facing, diverse and innovative ways, experience of working with communities of practice in the field of socially engaged art, and a demonstrable record of developing successful research funding applications and/or community partnerships.
- Who should I contact if I have questions about the application process?
- You can contact the HR Department at staffappointments@staff.ncad.ie if you have any questions about the application process.