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Professor – Creative Industries
Salary: £73,000 – £92,000 per year (pro rata)
Full-time / Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced researcher to provide strategic leadership for our new Research Centre for the Creative Industries (RCCI). This Centre focuses on exploring the potential of cutting-edge digital technologies across disciplines such as fine art, graphic design, illustration, animation, photography, filmmaking, gaming, visual effects, and stage & screen design. Our research also delves into areas like the metaverse, virtual/augmented/mixed reality, and immersive experiences.

RCCI benefits from strong partnerships with Nottingham’s vibrant cultural and digital creative ecosystem, collaborating with local institutions like Backlit, Nottingham Contemporary, Primary, and BEAM. These relationships help integrate research with cultural activities, promoting interdisciplinary projects, exhibitions, and public engagement, while supporting digital creativity innovation.

Additionally, RCCI works closely with the CDI Collective, which connects over 240 creative and digital businesses in Nottingham, fostering collaboration across fields such as gaming, animation, digital marketing, and immersive media. This network offers opportunities for knowledge exchange, consultancy, research opportunities, and student engagement.

You will receive the support needed to grow your international research profile, build research teams, and form strategic partnerships. As an experienced research leader, you’ll play a key role in cultivating a diverse and inclusive research culture, mentoring early-career colleagues, driving interdisciplinary collaboration, increasing research income, and enhancing the quality of research outputs.

About You

As a recognized leader in your field, you bring enthusiasm and vision to lead research growth, with a strong track record of inspiring and supporting postgraduate researchers and colleagues. With a PhD and extensive postdoctoral experience, you will have demonstrated your ability to consistently produce high-quality research, secure significant external funding, and lead or collaborate on projects that advance knowledge in your field.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in academic leadership and team management, including budgeting.
• A successful track record of recruiting and supervising postgraduate researchers and postdocs.
• Proven ability in developing research-informed teaching and curriculum design.
• Strong collaboration with industry, with impact achieved through innovation, knowledge exchange, or consultancy.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to contribute your expertise and energy to expanding research at NTU, we would love to hear from you.

Application Process:

• First stage interview: 31st March or 1st April 2025
• Second stage interview: Date TBD

About the School

Nottingham School of Art & Design is a world-renowned institution, driving innovation and creativity since 1843. With a recent QS top 100 ranking, an excellent REF2021 result, and new expansions including a London campus and £45 million investment in Design & Digital Arts, the School is set to further strengthen its reputation.

In 2024, we launched the Department of Design and Digital Arts (D&DA), bringing together art, design, digital technologies, and business in a state-of-the-art building. This facility includes industry-standard creative technology spaces such as a virtual production studio, green screen studio, motion capture suite, and innovation spaces. The department now offers new curricula in Film & TV Production, VFX, Games Art & Design, Motion Graphics, alongside its established strengths in Graphic Design, Animation, Illustration, and Fine Art.

We are seeking a Professor of Creative Industries to lead research and strategy at the Research Centre for the Creative Industries, enhancing our existing strengths while contributing to the next phase of growth.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who bring strong leadership, team-building skills, and the ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and industry partnerships.

For informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Richard Bibb (Associate Dean for Research) at richard.bibb@ntu.ac.uk.

Join Us

At NTU, we offer a supportive academic community with numerous resources and career development opportunities. Benefits include:

• 35 days annual leave (pro rata) plus statutory holidays and 5 university closure days
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection
• Opportunity for bonuses based on performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings
• Private medical insurance or lifestyle health assessments

And more…

Come and be part of our success. Apply today!

Safe and Inclusive

NTU is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values the diverse experiences and perspectives of our students and staff. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and backgrounds.

We welcome applications from individuals requiring sponsorship to work in the UK. Please note that immigration rules may change, so we advise applicants to assess their eligibility before applying.

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), and successful applicants will be required to declare any unspent criminal convictions.