Lecturer in Curating and Museology - FTC

Location: Bloomsbury, London (Successful candidate must be based in the UK – for the duration of their contract)

Contract type:  Fixed Term – 8 months

About the role

The School of Arts at SOAS invites applications for a Temporary Lecturer in Curating and Museology, following the award of a major research grant to Professor Louise Tythacott.

The post is tenable for 8 months from September 2022 to April 2023. Applications are invited from those working on the histories and theories of the collection and representation of non-Western art and material culture. Those with curatorial experience are particularly invited to apply.

About you

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses to both undergraduates and taught Masters’ students, and in particular will contribute to the “Curating Cultures” MA programme. They will also be expected to assume administrative tasks in the School of Arts and collaborate productively with colleagues.

In return we offer 30 days (pro rata) holiday plus bank holidays and additional School closure days; a generous employer pension contribution; a number of loan schemes including season ticket and IT equipment; Cycle to Work Scheme; enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay provisions, childcare voucher scheme and financial support for childcare

Further Information

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Professor Shane McCausland on [email protected] .

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please click the apply button and complete the online application form, including your supporting statement uploading your CV, one / two publications and a list of your publications.

Closing date:    Sunday, 05th June 2022

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date to be considered.

Interviews will provisionally be w/c 27th June 2022 (via Video conferencing)

'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact [email protected]  

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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.