Lecturer in Museum and Heritage Studies - AC2507NB

Start Date: 3 January 2025

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Museum and Heritage Studies within the School of Art History. You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation in museum and heritage studies, museology or a related field and a commitment to delivering high quality teaching within the broad field of museum and heritage studies. You should already have or be close to completing a Ph.D. Experience of working in the museum/galleries/heritage sector will be a strong advantage.Applications are particularly welcome from candidates with interests in critical museology, heritage and practice.

You will deliver a varied programme of teaching and supervision on the MLitt programme in Museum and Heritage Studies, in collaboration with staff in the School of Art History and the Museums of the University of St Andrews team. You will also be involved in the curriculum development, preparation and delivery of teaching for our online programme, launching in September 2025. The successful candidate will be based in the School of Art History and will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the School.

The MLitt in Museum and Heritage Studies at the University of St Andrews is distinctive in its combination of theory and practice. Please see the Further Particulars for more details.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation , where applicable
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy , a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Please see the Further Particulars section “How to Apply” for full application requirements.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to the Head of the School of Art History, Professor Laura Moretti; email: [email protected] .

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in Arts posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 2 August 2024                          

Interview Date: 30 August 2024

Please quote ref: AC2507NB

Further Particulars: AC2507NB FPs.doc