Director, MPhil in Archaeological Science — Teaching

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge in Cambridge seeks a Senior Teaching Associate in Archaeological Science for an 8-month fixed-term role starting 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post involves coordinating undergraduate and graduate courses, directing the MPhil program, and supervising dissertations where applicable.

The successful candidate will teach using a range of techniques in archaeomaterials, contribute to assessments, and collaborate with colleagues to support the

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent in archaeological materials science.
• Experience teaching archaeological science at undergraduate and Masters level.
• Experience with a range of archaeomaterials techniques.
• Strong organisational and team-working abilities.
• Experience using digital teaching platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to undergraduate and graduate courses in archaeological science, including lectures, practicals and seminars.
• Act as the Director of the MPhil in Archaeological Science, overseeing ca. 10–15 students per year.
• Contribute to other option papers as appropriate.
• Supervise undergraduate and/or Master’s dissertations where required.
• Assist with examination and assessment.

Skills

Teaching Archaeological Science

Lecturing

Digital teaching platforms

Teamwork

Organisational abilities

Education

PhD in archaeological materials science

Good first degree

Tools

Archaeomaterials techniques

Job description

University of Cambridge in Cambridge seeks a Senior Teaching Associate in Archaeological Science for an 8-month fixed-term role starting 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post involves coordinating undergraduate and graduate courses, directing the MPhil program, and supervising dissertations where applicable.

The successful candidate will teach using a range of techniques in archaeomaterials, contribute to assessments, and collaborate with colleagues to support the