About the role
UCL History of Art is seeking to appoint a full-time Lecturer (Grade 8) specialising in art and visual cultures, c.–. The successful appointee will have a relevant PhD and a track record of publications and research excellence in their field. They will join a thriving department with close links to London’s museums and gallery networks and a university with a vibrant and diverse research culture that is consistently ranked one of the top ten universities globally. The position will begin on 1 September .
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UCL History of Art has a long-standing commitment to research on the art, visual and material cultures of early modernity, broadly understood. We are seeking a scholar whose work engages with current critical and theoretical debates in the discipline, and whose teaching and research will complement and enhance the Department’s existing expertise.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates invested in innovative conceptual approaches, who are able to connect their areas of expertise to larger intellectual and methodological frameworks. Interests may include, but are not limited to, cross-cultural and cross-regional interactions; mobility; gender, sexuality, race, class and their intersections; visual technologies; ecology and the environment. The role is not restricted in terms of geographical orientation, and applications are welcomed from candidates with regional specialisms in or outside of Europe, as well as from those whose work is in dialogue with London and its collections.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days), defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE), Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan, On-Site nursery, On-site gym, Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service, Discounted medical insurance.