Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Archaeological Science

at  University College London

ABOUT US

The UCL Institute of Archaeology is recognised as one of the leading academic departments of Archaeology and Heritage in the world. It is the largest department within its field in the UK. It offers a uniquely stimulating environment with more than 60 staff leading high-quality research across the globe. We are at the forefront of global archaeology, conservation and heritage studies and have well-equipped laboratory facilities for archaeological science.
Archaeological Science is a dynamic field of global research and teaching at the UCL Institute of Archaeology. We have a lively research community of academic staff, postdocs and PhD students pursuing research in both organic and inorganic archaeomaterials across five continents, and the Archaeomaterials Research Network and the Institute for Archaeo-Metallurgical Studies together run events including seminars, workshops, summer schools as well as the annual Beno Rothenberg Lecture. We offer highly successful modules in Archaeological Science at both undergraduate and Masters level.
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ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Archaeometallugy or Archaeological Sciences. Candidates must be able to deliver undergraduate modules and Masters teaching in Archaeological Science, as well as contribute to other modules at undergraduate and Masters level in line with their subject and regional expertise. We would especially welcome applications from candidates whose teaching strengths include instrumental analyses of metal artefacts and debris, metallography and Bronze Age metallurgy.
A Job Description & Person Specification can be accessed at the bottom of the advert.
Queries about the post should be addressed to Dr Miljana Radivojević (Associate Professor in Archaeological Science) at m.radivojevic@ucl.ac.uk. Queries regarding the application process should be sent to Louisa Goldsmith (HR Administrator) at l.goldsmith@ucl.ac.uk
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Candidates are asked to upload the following documents with their application:

• A CV including your academic and employment history, and any additional relevant skills
• Evidence of qualifications
• A Cover Letter which states how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description

Please read the Job Description & Person Specification for further details of the application process and how to structure the cover letter.
This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Archaeological Science to teach the undergraduate module ARCL0045 Archaeometallurgy and contribute to other undergraduate and postgraduate modules, supervise undergraduate dissertations and postgraduate dissertations on the MSc in Archaeological Science: Technology and Materials programme, contribute to the profile of Archaeological Science at the UCL Institute of Archaeology, and to assist more generally with teaching and administration as required. These roles are partially shared and blended with other teaching and administrative roles of core staff members of the UCL Institute of Archaeology.
The post is funded for 5 years from 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2029, providing cover for Dr Miljana Radivojević for the period when she will be on research leave as PI of an ERC-funded project.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc