Lecturer in English Language for Academic Purposes

Fixed term: 11 weeks or 6 weeks

Working pattern: 35 hours per week

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is looking to make a number of temporary appointments to teach on Module 2 and Module 3 of the Pre-sessional English for Creative Disciplines (PS ECD) Blended or Online, which aims to support international students in developing their English language and academic skills, including relevant processes and practices, necessary to engage with academic study in the fields of creative disciplines. Working within a small team, including EAP, studio and subject teachers, the postholders will deliver the programme to ensure it best prepares students for onward progression in all aspects of language, academic skills, studio and theoretical perspectives.

Full details can be found in:  job description

There is a four-day induction prior to the start of teaching to get to know the team, familiarise yourself with course materials, learning environments and technologies. There is an extra day after completing the course to allow for wrapping up the teaching, report-writing and to give feedback. These are included in the contract.

There are a number of positions to teach on the following two courses, 10 and 5 weeks. The dates below indicate the start and the end of the contract, including 5 additional working days for induction and course wrap-up:

To teach on the 10-week course: 16th June – 31st Aug 2026

To teach on the 5-week course: 21st July – 31st Aug 2026

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (GMT) Sunday 1st of February 2026

Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 2nd March 2026; the interviews will take place online. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact pre-sessional@gsa.ac.uk

For full details and to apply online, please visit: gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.

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