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 pursuing high-quality research across five continents. We are at the forefront of global archaeology, conservation and heritage studies and have well-equipped laboratory facilities for archaeological science.
Quantitative archaeology and the study of European prehistory represent two dynamic fields of research and teaching at the UCL Institute of Archaeology that often overlap in interesting ways. We have a lively research community of academic staff, postdocs and PhD students working on quantitative, spatial and computational topics, as well as working on regional evidence from later prehistoric Europe (i.e. Neolithic, Bronze Age and/or Iron Age, anywhere from Britain to the Baltic to the Mediterranean).
Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology to find out more.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have a PhD in archaeology or related field, with a specific research focus that includes significant engagement with quantitative, spatial and/or computational methods and which has a regular focus on some aspect of the European prehistoric archaeological record.
Candidates must be able to deliver undergraduate modules and Masters modules in quantitative archaeological methods in the regional prehistoric archaeology of Europe in line with their own expertise, as well as to deliver and contribute to other core archaeology modules at undergraduate and Masters level. Personal tutoring and academic support for undergraduate students is an important part of the role.
Informal enquiries about the role may be sent to Professor Kevin MacDonald at ioa-director@ucl.ac.uk
Queries regarding the application process should be sent to Louisa Goldsmith (HR Administrator) at l.goldsmith@ucl.ac.uk
To apply for the vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button.

Candidates are asked to upload the following:

• A Full CV (including academic and employment history, and any additional relevant skills, publication list and the contact details of two referees, one of whom should be the current or most recent line manager)
• Cover Letter which states how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description
• Evidence of qualifications

Please refer to the application process information provided in the Job Description for guidance on completing your cover letter.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Quantitative Archaeology and Later European Prehistory to teach core and option modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students, to act as personal tutor to undergraduate students, to build the profile of both quantitative and European prehistoric archaeology at the UCL Institute of Archaeology, and to contribute more generally to teaching and administration as required.
This is a part-time post at 29.2 hours per week (4 days) including all course preparation, teaching, support, marking and other duties.
The post is funded from 1 October 2025 until 30 September 2027, providing cover for Professor Andrew Bevan for the period when he will be on research leave as a Leverhulme Trust Fellow.
Further information about the post and the person specification can be found in the Job Description (link at the bottom of the advert).

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