Departmental Lecturer in Assyriology

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Oxford, invites applications for a one-year Departmental Lectureship in Assyriology starting 1 April 2027.

The successful candidate will teach Akkadian and Sumerian, develop course materials, and participate in examination and administration of degree courses; a doctorate by April 2027 is required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Assyriology by April 2027.
• Solid knowledge of Akkadian and Sumerian for teaching and course development.
• Developing publication profile appropriate to career stage.
• Commitment to high-quality research and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop Assyriology course materials.
• Contribute to examination and administration of degree courses.

Skills

Akkadian

Sumerian

Teaching

Research

Education

Doctorate in Assyriology

Job description

Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Oxford | Grade 7 | Full-time (1.0 FTE) | Fixed-term for 12 months

The Faculty of AMES is seeking to appoint an outstanding scholar to a one-year Departmental Lectureship in Assyriology from 1 April 2027. The Departmental Lectureship is an opportunity for a suitably qualified and highly effective academic to engage in advanced study and teaching in the field of Assyriology and to contribute to the examination and administration of relevant degree courses.

About you

You will have, or be close to completing, a doctorate in Assyriology by April 2027.

You will possess a solid depth and breadth of knowledge of Akkadian and Sumerian sufficient to teach, develop course materials, and undertake research in the field of Assyriology. You will also have a developing publication profile appropriate to your career stage and a commitment to pursuing high-quality research.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational abilities, and a collaborative approach to academic life. Good digital literacy is essential, while experience of innovative teaching methods and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion would be advantageous.

The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and enables all staff and students to thrive. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.