Ceramics Lecturer

About the National Art School

Our campus is located on Gadigal land in central Sydney, within the historic sandstone walls of what was once the Darlinghurst Gaol and is now one of the nation’s premier art institutions where many of Australia’s leading artists having studied and taught. The National Art School is Australia’s leading independent art school, dedicated to exceptional, studio-based art education and shaping contemporary art practice.

The National Art School (NAS) is accredited through TEQSA and offers Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours), Masters and Doctorate courses. The School is at the forefront of learning, creativity and innovative practice utilising its independent identity and distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice.

The position

The Ceramics Lecturer (part-time) is primarily responsible for teaching and supervision at all levels within the degree courses at NAS, including the development of appropriate teaching resources and related course administration within the Ceramics department and supervision of postgraduate candidates. This part-time role also requires a broad contribution to NAS operations including participation in School committees, events, student recruitment and promotional activities. You will have an excellent record of subject development and delivery in the field of Ceramics within a higher education setting.

What you bring to the role

You will have postgraduate qualifications in Ceramics at AQF level 10 or equivalent professional experience. You are expected to have an excellent record and current profile of artistic practice in the field of Ceramics evidenced through exhibitions, scholarly activity or publication at a national level. A competitive salary of $105,000–$125,000 (part time pro-rata) + super.

How to Apply

Please visit the National Art School website https://nas.edu.au/about/work-with-us for more information and to download the position description. Please include the following in your application:

• A covering letter addressing how your experience meets each selection criterion in detail;

• A comprehensive resume citing your academic qualifications and outlining professional experience.

Please call Abby Hasleham on 02 •••• •658 if you have any questions.

Please email your application to ••••@nas.edu.au.

The National Art School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The closing date for all applications will be 20 September 2026.