ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF ARTS & HUMANITIES

The School of Arts & Humanities provides transformative learning experiences for a global community of artists, curators, writers, and scholars. Through a dynamic intersection of fine and applied arts, humanities, and contemporary cultural discourse, the School nurtures original voices that shape and influence international creative landscapes.
We champion peer-to-peer learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development, connecting students with leading cultural institutions, galleries, and museums in London and beyond. Our faculty comprises renowned practitioners and researchers who push the boundaries of practice-led knowledge production, ensuring our curriculum remains innovative and responsive to contemporary global challenges.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Royal College of Art (RCA) is seeking a dynamic and accomplished artist or art theorist to join the MA Painting Programme as a Tutor (Research). This part-time position (0.6 FTE) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of contemporary painting through teaching, research, and critical discourse.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record in research and professional practice, with an internationally recognised profile in contemporary art. They will engage with postgraduate students in a studio-based environment, fostering an inclusive and expansive approach to painting that critically examines its histories, materiality, and potential within today’s global and intercultural contexts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver high-quality teaching, research supervision, and critical feedback at postgraduate level within the MA Painting Programme.
• Contribute to curriculum development, fostering innovative methodologies in painting research and practice.
• Develop and maintain an active research profile, producing high-quality outputs that enhance the RCA’s international reputation.
• Engage with external partners, institutions, and cultural organisations to support student learning and professional opportunities.
• Actively participate in the School of Arts & Humanities and wider RCA community, contributing to a collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment.
  Join us in shaping the future of painting at the RCA, inspiring the next generation of artists, and contributing to a vibrant community of creative research and practice.
  Please see the information pack for more details.