About the Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for convening a single 15 credit module in the School of Arts - Themes in the Visual Arts of Dynastic China (to 1800), in semester one of the 2025-2026 academic session. They will plan and design the overall module structure, plan and deliver lectures and seminars, set and mark assignments and provide student feedback.
About the Department
The School of Arts is a world-leading centre for study and research involving visual and material arts, music and sound studies, curating, media industries and digital cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and their global diasporas.
With our degree programmes across the creative arts at the core, we are one of only a few global centres specialising in the historical and contemporary arts of Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
The successful applicant will have demonstrable relevant academic expertise in the history of art, with a commitment to inclusive and engaging teaching and learning.
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website
What We Offer:
We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and work-life balance:
1. Generous Holiday Entitlement: Benefit from 44 days of holiday (30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 closure days over Christmas and Easter) to ensure ample time for rest and relaxation.
2. Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer options to help you manage your professional and personal commitments effectively.
3. Generous occupational pension scheme: To provide financial security for your future
4. Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and development and offer diverse learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
5. Health and Well-being Initiatives: Take advantage of our cycle to work scheme, eye tests, and season ticket loan to support your health and mobility.
6. Enhanced Family Leave: We offer enhanced maternity, paternity & partner leave, and shared parental leave to support you during significant life events.
7. Employee Assistance Programme: Access our confidential EAP for advice and support whenever needed.
8. Discounted Gym Membership: Maintain your fitness with our discounted gym membership.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.