About the role
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Islamic Archaeology to teach core and option modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students, to act as personal tutor to undergraduate students, to build the profile of Islamic archaeology at the UCL Institute of Archaeology, and to contribute more generally to teaching and administration as required.
The post is available from 1 January and is funded until 31 December in the first instance, providing cover for Professor Corisande Fenwick for the period when she will be on research leave as PI of an ERC-funded project and serving as Faculty Vice-Dean (Research).
A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
About you
The successful candidate will have a PhD in archaeology, art history, or related field, with a specific research focus on the Islamic world (pre-). Candidates must be able to deliver undergraduate modules and Master modules in Islamic archaeology and heritage, as well as deliver and contribute to other core archaeology modules and core skills training at undergraduate and Masters level in line with their expertise.
Academic support for undergraduate students is an important part of the role. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose teaching strengths allow them to contribute to core archaeology/ heritage modules and deliver skills training to undergraduates ( field archaeology, GIS, post-excavation skills, collection management).
Informal enquiries about the post may be addressed to Professor Corisande Fenwick at. For queries about the application process, please contact Louisa Goldsmith (HR Administrator) at
To apply for the vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button.
Candidates are asked to also upload the following documents:
1. A full CV (including academic and employment history, and any additional relevant skills, publication list and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be the current or most recent line manager)
2. A cover Letter that states how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria as listed in the person specification within the job description
3. Evidence of qualifications
Please refer to the application process within the job description for guidance on completing the cover letter.
This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
4. 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
5. Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
6. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
7. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
8. On-Site nursery
9. On-site gym
10. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
11. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
12. Discounted medical insurance