Professor in Fine Art

School of Design and Creative Arts

Full Time, Open ended.

Research, Teaching and Enterprise - Grade 9

Loughborough University is an amazing place to work. We’re ranked top ten in every national league table and a hold a global reputation for sporting excellence.

With an atmosphere of determination, ambition, and desire to make a difference, our collaborative environment inspires both staff and students to be the very best they can be. With over 3,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

We are seeking an ambitious and influential academic to join the School of Design and Creative Arts as Professor of Fine Art.

This is an opportunity to provide creative and academic leadership at an important point in the development of Fine Art at Loughborough. Our approach places studio practice, making, experimentation and critical enquiry at the heart of Fine Art, supporting a diverse and ambitious community of artists, researchers and students.

You will play a key role in shaping the future direction of Fine Art, strengthening its research culture and extending its national and international profile. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will help create opportunities for ambitious practice and research, support and mentor colleagues, and contribute to an exceptional environment for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral study.

The role offers significant scope to develop collaborations across the School and University and to strengthen relationships with galleries, museums, cultural organisations and wider creative communities.

We are looking for the successful applicant to help shape the future of Fine Art at Loughborough while continuing to advance their own practice and research.

Key Requirements:

Significant leadership experience at an internationally recognised academic research environment

A sustained and continuing record of excellence which has contributed to research and practice in Fine Art and is recognised by an established and high-profile international reputation in contemporary Fine Art

Demonstrate ability to develop a major original Fine Art research / practice programme on your own initiative and to persuade others of its importance

Demonstrate high-quality teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including curriculum development

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Have a PhD in a relevant subject

For more details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Enquiries should be directed to Rebecca Cain, Dean of School of Design and Creative Arts, via email to [email protected]

The closing date is Sunday 27th of September 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be conducted week commencing 26th of October 2026

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities

Support for you and your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.