22 Oct
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
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- Part-time
Location
Old College South Bridge, Edinburgh
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Full job description
Grade UE07- £40,247- £47,874 Pro rata
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences/ School of History, Classics and Archaeology/ 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:
- Teaching experience at postgraduate and undergraduate level.
- Experience in the evaluation of coursework.
- A degree in Archaeology or another relevant discipline, normally combined with a specialist Masters.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Commitment to quality and versatility and innovation in approach to teaching.
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Application Process
Applications should include a cover letter and a CV.
Applicants should provide contact details for two referees who will be contacted only if the application is successful at the shortlisting stage. Applicants who do not wish for anyone to be contacted until after an offer has been made, should indicate this on their application.
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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality,
diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 5 November 2024.
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Interviews dates TBC.
▶️ Teaching Fellow in Iron Age and Theoretical Archaeology
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