Teaching Fellow in Heritage
Requirements
Candidates must hold a relevant degree and demonstrate the ability to apply pedagogical techniques to support diverse student needs. Specialist knowledge in archaeology and heritage is required, with a preference for expertise in marine and coastal heritage.
Job Description
Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
CAHSS / School of History, Classics and Archaeology / Archaeology
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: from 1st January 2027 until 31st December 2027
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The Opportunity:
The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is looking for a Teaching Fellow, to deliver and assess courses on the Archaeology undergraduate and Masters programmes.
Responsibilities include the role of Course Organiser for selected courses (including preparation and delivery of content and marking of assignments), contributions to co-taught courses, supervision and assessment of dissertation students, student support, contribution to the academic administration, and assisting in course and programme development.
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise that bridges archaeological, heritage, environmental and policy perspectives, and who can contribute to the School's growing international profile in marine and coastal heritage, though we welcome applicants from a broad range of relevant backgrounds.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Degree relevant to teaching area.
- Demonstrable ability to apply knowledge, skills and techniques to teaching and ability to understand the needs of a group and individual students and to provide appropriate guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Specialist knowledge of the discipline/topics under discussion.
- Understanding of the principles of teaching, learning and assessment.
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A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
- Working within one of the world’s leading universities
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
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Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 14th August 2026.
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Interviews will be held shortly after the applications closing date.
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