Senior Lecturer in Photography and Visual Culture
Join LUCA School of Arts to lead research and teaching in photography and visual culture at Campus Genk.
Best for:Best for experienced artistic researchers and educators specializing in photography and contemporary visual culture with a strong publication and funding record.
Overview
LUCA School of Arts is seeking an 80% Senior Lecturer in Photography and Visual Culture based at Campus Genk within the Future Scenarios team and Art & Society expertise network. The appointee will divide their time equally between advancing practice-based and theoretical research and delivering engaging teaching within bachelor's and master's programs. Responsibilities include supervising student theses, building a research group with doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, and attracting external funding. Candidates are expected to hold a PhD, possess a strong artistic research portfolio, and contribute to an inclusive, socially engaged academic environment.
What you'll do
- Develop a future-oriented, practice-based and theoretical research program in photography and visual culture.
- Teach academic Bachelor's and Master's courses in photography, integrating critical analysis and diverse cultural perspectives.
- Supervise Master's students in their theses and graduation projects.
- Contribute to the development of a research group consisting of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers.
- Secure national and European external research funding.
- Supervise doctoral research in the arts under the status of Special Guest Lecturer within KU Leuven.
- Participate in scientific, societal, and internal service provision as well as international networking.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant field or equivalent postdoctoral research experience
Language: Dutch at C1 level or English at B1 level, with a commitment to reach B2 Dutch within five years
Instruction: Dutch and English
Publications: A strong record of academic and peer-reviewed publications suitable for a senior academic appointment
- Strong artistic research portfolio with academic or peer-reviewed publications
- Leading international network within contemporary photography or visual culture
- Demonstrated experience in applying for external research funding
- Ability to foster an inclusive, safe, and diverse learning environment
- Willingness to be based primarily at the campus in Genk
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-04
Submit your application online through the KU Leuven application portal by clicking the apply button. Ensure all required documents, including your portfolio and diploma certificate under the 'Other' category, are uploaded as part of a complete application file.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Portfolio
- 5 most important publications
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Bio-sketch
Contact
Kristof Vrancken· Teamcoördinator Future Scenarios
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