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 

Commencement 2027 Academic Year (January 2027). 

The Ceramics Lecturer 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. The 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. 

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.5 FTE) position. A competitive salary of $105,000 to $125,000 per annum pro-rata plus super, is on offer, negotiable depending on experience.

How to Apply 

Please read the Position Description and include the following in your application:

· A covering letter addressing how your experience matches the job requirements.

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

If you have any questions or if we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you, please call Abby Hasleham on 02 9339 8658 or email abby.​hasleham@​nas.​edu.​au

Please email your application to hr@​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.