Please note that this job is open only to current members of staff of Cardiff University who are eligible for redeployment. Internal Redeployment Only - Lecturer in Archaeology School of History, Archaeology and Religion An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Archaeology to join the School of History, Archaeology and Religion. The role will be responsible in delivering research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing research. To pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise and to inspire others to do the same. This post is full-time (35 hours per week), is fixed term for 5 years until 31 August 2030 to cover for absence, with an anticipated start date of the 1st September 2025. Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr Olly Davies - DavisOP@cardiff.ac.uk. Informal enquiries in relation to the recruitment / application process can be sent to Leah Fowler, HR Administrator – SHARE-HR@cardiff.ac.uk. Salary: £40,497 - £45,413 per annum (Grade 6). We anticipate that this post will start at the bottom of grade. Closing date: Friday, 4 July 2025 Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University Duties and Responsibilities Research To conduct research within human osteoarchaeology and other aspects of the archaeology of Britain and/or Europe and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals, conferences and/or other research outputs, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students. To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals To give conference/seminar papers at a local and national level To participate in School research activities. Teaching To design and deliver teaching programmes for courses and contribute to module development as part of a module team To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work, and the pastoral care of students of Cardiff University To inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students. To supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master’s students and the co-supervision of PGR’s To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students Other To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile. To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer. To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role. IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria It is Cardiff University's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for shortlisting. Therefore, candidates must evidence they meet ALL the essential criteria and, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process, you are asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined in the person specification. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide for each criterion. When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure you name it with the vacancy reference number: 20370BR. Your application will be at risk of not being progressed if you do not evidence you have met all essential criteria. The school welcomes the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria. Essential Criteria Qualifications and Education Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience Knowledge, Skills and Experience An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields: Human osteoarchaeology The archaeology of Britain and/or the European continent Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field Proven ability to publish in national journals and/or other research outputs Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding Ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules across the Schools teaching programmes Pastoral, Communication and Team Working Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor Desirable Criteria Relevant professional qualification(s). Evidence of collaborations with industry. Proven ability to work without close supervision Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School. A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.