Who we are

Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the UK’s most inspiring higher education institutions, offering the opportunity for passionate and committed individuals to make a difference to the lives of people and communities locally, nationally and internationally.

We have a clear vision, a compelling strategy and our ambition is simple: to be the best modern university in the sector, where students and staff alike are equipped with every resource to excel.

Manchester Metropolitan University has been a pioneer in modern education since its origins in 1824. The University is proud to have recently gained a TEF Silver, with 85% of our research rated as ‘world-leading’.

The School of Digital Art

The School of Digital Arts (SODA) is our response to, and an investment in, screen-based business and technologies. It will create a digital skills powerhouse that will host a diverse programme of degree apprenticeships, continuing professional development, work-based training, undergraduate and postgraduate courses and resources. It will build on the award winning strengths of the Manchester School of Art, and bring together creative and craft disciplines, technical and scientific skills, industry partnerships and global research to train the next generation of talent, who will ensure that the UK continues to compete on an international scale.

Due to open in 2021, our new purpose-built £35m School will work closely with key cultural and industry partners including: Red Productions, BBC, ITV and HOME to ensure that Greater Manchester has the skills base needed to support its continued growth as a centre of cultural capital and creative innovation. It is estimated that the School could generate an annual boost of £13 million for the local economy. SODA has been awarded £14.9m of Government funding through the Greater Manchester Combined Authority – which has been matched by the University.

The Role and Person

We are looking to appoint a full-time SODA Lecturer in Theory and Practice with a practical application in international curation. Offering a skill set that combines teaching and international gallery programming, the successful candidate will fully integrate research informed teaching into the existing curating curricula. This should include a demonstrable specialism in one or more of the following areas of research in digital arts: immersive environments, interactive installations, robotics, video, sound art, wearables, VR/AR, live coding and animation.

The successful candidate will also have experience in working on a range of level 5 (or above) interdisciplinary research projects involving emerging technologies with students from a range of disciplines. Please note this is a permanent, full time role that will be split as follows:- Gallery Curator 0.6FTE / Lecturer 0.4FTE.

In order to apply, please submit a CV and covering letter outlining, in particular, how your profile and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Working at Manchester Metropolitan University

Widely recognised for our excellence in people management and D&I, in 2020 we were named as a top employer by the Top Employers Institute, and by Stonewall as one of the UK’s most inclusive employers.

You will also enjoy a generous annual leave allowance of 35 days, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure, a fantastic pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, local and national discounts on high street and online brands, and many more rewards and benefits.

Further information

The closing date for applications is 20^th April 2020

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a formal interview and presentation on 18^th June 2020