Lecturer in Heritage
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Job Description
This is a part-time Lecturer position in Archaeology. Responsibilities include teaching and assessing undergraduate and Master's students, acting as Course Organiser, and supervising dissertations. Expertise in heritage studies, particularly heritage and identity, politics of the past, and digital heritage, is of particular interest.
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Key Responsibilities
- The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is looking for a Lecturer, to deliver and assess courses on the Archaeology undergraduate and Cultural Heritage Futures Masters programme.
- Responsibilities include the role of Course Organiser for selected courses (including preparation and delivery of content and marking of assignments), contributions to co-taught courses, supervision and assessment of dissertation students, student support, contribution to the academic administration, and assisting in course and programme development.
- We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in heritage studies, and who can contribute to the School's growing international profile in the areas of heritage and identity, the politics of the past, and digital heritage though we welcome applicants from a broad range of relevant backgrounds.
Requirements
- People have always been at the heart of our work.
- Degree relevant to teaching area.
- Demonstrable ability to apply knowledge, skills and techniques to teaching and ability to understand the needs of a group and individual students and to provide appropriate guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Specialist knowledge of the discipline/topics under discussion.
- Understanding of the principles of teaching, learning and assessment.
- We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do.
- We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.
- A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
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About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Lecturer in Heritage at University of Edinburgh close on 16 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
What does this position pay?
The advertised salary for this role is GBP 50,253 – 61,759. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of Edinburgh's enterprise agreement.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh, GB. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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