Teaching Fellow in Iron Age and Theoretical Archaeology

Fixed term: January 1^st 2025 to December 31^st 2025

Part Time: 28 hours per week

The Opportunity:

The post-holder will play a leading role in the teaching of Iron Age and Theoretical Archaeology, at postgraduate and undergraduate level; contribute to the delivery of the MSc in Ancient Worlds and undertake teaching-related administration, including organisation of MSc-level and honors courses.

We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. 

The post will be fixed term and will run for one year from January 1^st 2025 to December 31^st 2025. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching at both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PGT) levels, convening key courses such as "The Archaeology of Iron Age Europe" and "Theoretical Archaeology." The candidate will also deliver an online course for the Ancient Worlds MSc. Additionally, the role involves contributing to team-taught courses, supervising UG and MSc dissertations, and providing pastoral care and academic support to students.

This is an exciting opportunity to engage with cutting-edge scholarship in archaeology while playing a central role in shaping the learning experience of students. Key responsibilities include convening and delivering courses, engaging in research, and participating in academic administration to support the School's teaching and pastoral objectives.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• A first degree in Archaeology or another relevant discipline, normally combined with a specialist Masters.
• A completed and examined PhD in Archaeology or related discipline.
• Teaching experience at postgraduate and undergraduate level.
• Experience in the evaluation of coursework.
• Evidence of engagement with scholarship and research in the field of Iron Age archaeology and/ or theoretical archaeology.

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