Assistant Professor in History of British Architecture in its Global Contexts 1660-1900

The Department of History of Art at Cambridge University seeks to appoint a permanent Assistant Professor in the History of British Architecture in its Global Contexts 1660-1900. This specialism should be understood to extend not only to the traditions of Architecture in the United Kingdom, but also in the Commonwealth nations. The postholder will contribute to diversifying the curriculum in teaching and research on the imperial/post-imperial contexts of British Architecture. The successful candidate will be expected to take up appointment on 1 September 2025.

We are seeking an individual who has a record of, or clear potential for, high level research, with publications commensurate with their career. Candidates will have the ability or potential to undertake collaborative research and to secure external research and funding. Candidates will hold undergraduate and doctoral degrees in the history of art and architecture, or a related discipline, with FHEA accreditation and curriculum development as desirable.

The post holder will teach across the programmes and courses in the Department. The specialism listed will form an integral part of the core curriculum in the History of Art Tripos, with papers drawing on Cambridge's built environment from the medieval through modern eras.

In order for applications to be considered applicants must upload:

• Covering letter, explaining the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role you are applying for
• An EDI statement outlining what Equality, Diversity and Inclusion means to you (2 x A4 pages)
• A teaching statement, outlining your experience, interests, and approach to teaching both larger lectures and smaller groups
• A research statement, outlining your plans for research, scholarship and grant capture over the next 5 years
• If available two recently-published research articles
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV), to include full details of educational qualifications and academic experience, a list of publications.
• Three references are required, and applicants should ask their referees to send their reports to references@csah.cam.ac.uk by the closing date

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Thursday 30 January 2025 and interviews are expected to take place in March/April 2025, subject to change.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to the Head of the Department of History of Art Professor Alexander Marr hod-hoart@aha.cam.ac.uk Enquiries about the application process may be made to the HR team in the School of Arts and Humanities, sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk

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