Director of QUEST and Lecturer in Archaeology (Teaching-Research)

UNIVERSITY OF READING; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is seeking a full-time Director of QUEST and Lecturer in Archaeology. Responsibilities include managing projects and delivering educational programs. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant subject and experience in project management and teaching. The role offers the opportunity for professional development and starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the commercial archaeological sector.
• Experience in supervising teams on archaeological projects.
• Ability to publish project results.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects from QUEST.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Supervise staff employed by QUEST.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Knowledge of British archaeology

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Archaeology, Geography, or Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

This job is a full-time (1.0 FTE) Director of QUEST and Lecturer in Archaeology, Teaching and Research based in the Department of Archaeology. It is a full time permanent position with a closing date of 23:59 on 5 November 2025 and an interview date of 25 November 2025. Sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route, subject to meeting the points requirement; further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects delivered by QUEST and contribute to teaching and other elements of research as required.


• Manage the staff employed by QUEST.

Qualifications and Experience

• Detailed knowledge and skills in the commercial archaeological sector, delivering projects, experience of project management and supervising teams in multi-period archaeological approaches and post-excavation, in either commercial or University-led contexts.


• Experience of bringing projects to publication.


• A broad knowledge of British archaeology and the heritage sector, including familiarity with the professional context of archaeological practice, and with the employment sector in UK archaeology.


• Experience of organising and delivering undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching.


• A PhD, or equivalent professional experience, in Archaeology, Geography or Environmental Science or a closely related subject.


• Good team leadership, managerial and pastoral skills.

You will be expected to have or be willing to work towards Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy.

Additional Information

This post is ideally intended to begin as soon as possible, or by negotiation.

The Department of Archaeology is part of the School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science (SAGES). The School and the Department have an established reputation for delivering a diverse range of student-centred degree programmes at the cutting edge of disciplinary knowledge.

You will report to the Head of School for SAGES and also receive guidance from a range of other staff in the School. You will be assigned a mentor who will provide support and guidance during the initial period of your appointment.

Further information on the School ( https://www.reading.ac.uk/sages/ ) and QUEST ( https://www.reading.ac.uk/quest/ ) may be found at our websites. The University aspires to be an \