We are pleased to announce several opportunities to work with the Afterall team at the King's Cross campus at Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design. Two part-time positions are offered as maternity cover (below) and two more Editorial Assistant positions are available as part-time fixed term contracts, which you can view here. Please note the application deadline for Editorial Assistants closes on Monday 30 January 2012 – so hurry!

To apply for any of these positions or to find out further details, please visit the University of the Arts London Jobs page and use the keyword Afterall.

We're pleased to announce the availability of the position of Managing Editor for the Exhibition Histories book strand at Afterall. This position is available as maternity cover until October 2012; it is based at Afterall's editorial office in the new King's Cross campus of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.

Job Description

In this role, you will have the chance to lead Afterall’s Exhibition Histories strand alongside a team of editors. Together, you will present critical reflection on exhibitions of contemporary art from the last 50 years that have changed the way that art is seen and made. 

Day-to-day, you will edit and manage the book series, which means managing production schedules; commissioning texts; working with designers and printers; and managing press and publicity. You will also supervise an Editorial Assistant, suggest and co-ordinate events and contribute to the development of the Afterall website and fundraising activities. Your efforts will maintain the profile of Afterall internationally and contribute to the affiliated MRes Art: Exhibition Studies pathway. 

Your profile 

To join us, you will need experience in book production; specifically art publishing. You will be comfortable editing texts, researching pictures, updating web material and organising marketing and events. Broad knowledge of contemporary visual arts and theory is essential, together with a firm grasp of Afterall’s remit as a research and publishing organisation. We will also be looking for initiative and the ability to manage budgets, present information about contemporary art and handle e-book and print on-demand production. Specialist knowledge of the history of exhibitions would be ideal, together with a postgraduate qualification (or equivalent).

Hours: 3 days (21 hours) per week

Closing date: 06.02.2012

To find out more or apply for this job, please visit the UAL job listing here

We're pleased to announce the availability of the position of part-time Lecturer for the MRes Art: Exhibition Studies course offered at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, in conjunction with Afterall. This position is available as maternity cover until October 2012; it is based at in the new King's Cross campus of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.

Job description

You will have the chance to teach at Masters level on an exciting new course in a fast-expanding discipline. The MRes Art: Exhibition Studies course gives students the opportunity to engage in art historical research from the perspective of contemporary art exhibitions, their display and other curatorial strategies. As a Lecturer, you will teach and provide students with academic and pastoral support, while continuing your research in the subject. We will expect you to contribute to curriculum development; lesson planning; assessments; course review; and unit management, while handling course-related administration. This role also offers the opportunity to work with the internationally respected research and publishing group, Afterall; specifically its Exhibition Histories project. 

Your profile

A postgraduate with a qualification in Fine Art, Art Theory, Art History or similar, you have taught in the field of contemporary art. You have wide knowledge of the subject as well as the ability to act as a tutor. You are ready to support the Pathway Leader, handle administration, build links with relevant external organisations and work with other staff to give students an outstanding education. Motivated and enthusiastic about your subject and the new course, you will be up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, and an expert on the history of exhibitions.

Hours:  1 day (7 hours) per week

Closing date: 10.02.2012

To find out more or apply for this job, please visit the UAL job listing here