Departmental Field School Director and Lecturer in Archaeology

Job title:

Departmental Field School Director and Lecturer in Archaeology

Company

University of Reading

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a 1.0 FTE Teaching Intensive Departmental Director of Field School and Lecturer in Archaeology.You will manage and deliver the Field School and other field classes, support the management of the post-excavation tasks generated by field school activity, and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in fieldwork, post-excavation, and employability (including volunteering and placement schemes). You will also manage the staff employed to support the Field School activities.You will have:

  • All-round fieldwork and post-excavation skills, and experience of supervising teams in multi-period archaeological fieldwork and post-excavation, in either commercial or University-led contexts.
  • Experience of bringing projects to publication.
  • Broad knowledge of British archaeology and the heritage sector, including familiarity with the professional context of archaeological practice, and with the employment sector in UK archaeology.
  • Experience of organising and delivering undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in Archaeology.
  • A PhD, or equivalent professional experience, in Archaeology or a closely related subject.
  • Good team leadership and pastoral skills.

You will be expected to have or be willing to work towards Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy.This post is ideally intended to run from 10th February 2025, or by negotiation. There are no specified hours of work but you will be required to work such hours as are necessary to carry out duties associated with the post. The Field School currently runs in June-July and/or August. Overtime is not payable.The Department of Archaeology is part of the School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science (SAGES). The School and the Department have an established reputation for delivering a diverse range of student-centred degree programmes at the cutting edge of disciplinary knowledge.You will report to the Head of Department and also receive guidance from the Programme Director, the Department Director of Teaching and Learning, the Field School academic lead, the Head of School and the School Director of Teaching and Learning. You will be assigned a mentor who will provide support and guidance during the initial period of your appointment.Further information on the Department may be found at our web-site: http://www.reading.ac.uk/archaeology . The University aspires to be an “Employer of Choice” and the Department of Archaeology is an inclusive and supportive workplace. Full details of support available can be found on the University’s Health and Wellbeing webpages.Closing date: 15th November 2024Interviews will be held: 16th December 2024Contact Name: Professor Rob HosfieldContact Job Title: Head of DepartmentContact Email address: r.hosfield@reading.ac.ukAlternative Contact Name: Professor Mary LewisAlternative Contact Job Title: Department Director of Teaching & LearningAlternative Contact Email address: m.e.lewis@reading.ac.ukBy reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Expected salary

Location

Reading

Job date

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:31:49 GMT

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