Assistant Professor in African and Caribbean Modern and Contemporary Art

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Département d'Histoire de l'Art de l'Université de Cambridge recrute un Assistant Professor en Art Moderne et Contemporain Africain et Caribéen. Ce poste permanent inclut l'enseignement, la recherche et la supervision d'étudiants, avec une opportunité unique de façonner l'avenir du Département et de contribuer au programme MPhil en Histoire Globale de l'Art.

Qualifications

• Expérience de recherche à un niveau élevé.
• Capacité à sécuriser des financements externes.
• Compétences en supervision de travaux de recherche pour MPhil et PhD.

Responsibilities

• Contribuer aux activités d'enseignement et de recherche du Département.
• Enseigner aux étudiants de premier cycle et superviser les recherches des étudiants de troisième cycle.
• Collaborer avec d'autres départements et institutions.

Skills

Collaboration en recherche

Enseignement

Développement de curriculum

Education

Doctorat en histoire de l'art ou études africaines/caraïbes

Diplôme de premier cycle dans une discipline connexe

Accréditation FHEA (souhaitable)

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Assistant Professor in African and Caribbean Modern and Contemporary Art, Cambridge

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University of Cambridge

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

30.06.2025

Expiry Date:

14.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Department of History of Art at the University of Cambridge seeks to appoint a permanent Assistant Professor in African and Caribbean Modern and Contemporary Art. The Department welcomes applications from specialists in all mediums of art. The successful candidate will be expected to take up appointment on or close to 1 October 2025.

We are seeking an individual with a record of high-level research achievement commensurate with their career stage and who has the potential to become a key contributor to the Department's teaching and research activities. Candidates will have the ability or potential to undertake collaborative research and to secure external research funding.

The successful applicant will have a unique opportunity to help shape the Department's future. The postholder will contribute significantly to the new MPhil in the Global History of Art and Architecture, launching in 2026-27. To support this programme, the Department is recruiting for permanent posts in Early Modern Islamic Art and Late Imperial Chinese Art. The successful applicant will be required to teach and examine undergraduates, and to supervise and examine postgraduate work for the MPhil and PhD. It is anticipated that there will be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the University, including at Kettle's Yard and the Fitzwilliam Museum, and to contribute to the African Collections Futures initiative ().

Candidates will hold undergraduate and doctoral degrees in history of art, African/Caribbean studies, or a related discipline, with a specialism in the field advertised. FHEA accreditation and experience of curriculum development is desirable.

In order for applications to be considered, applicants must upload:

• A covering letter, explaining the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role you are applying for;
• A teaching statement, outlining your experience, interests, and approach to teaching;
• A research statement, outlining your plans for research, scholarship, and grant capture over the next 5 years;
• If available, two recently-published research articles or book chapters or an unpublished writing sample (e.g. a dissertation chapter or submitted article) if published work is not available;
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV), to include full details of educational qualifications and academic experience, and a list of publications;
• Three references from referees familiar with your work. Applicants should ask their referees to send their references to by the closing date.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 29 June 2025 and interviews are expected to take place in September 2025, subject to change.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to the Head of the Department of History of Art, Professor Alexander Marr . Enquiries about the application process may be made to the HR team in the School of Arts and Humanities

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds for this vacancy, as people from these backgrounds are currently underrepresented at this level in our Faculty.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.