Lecturer (Archaeological Science)

Queen's University Belfast; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's University Belfast is seeking a Lecturer in Archaeological Science to join the School of Natural and Built Environment. The ideal candidate should have a PhD, proven teaching and research experience, and a focus on developing curriculum and research opportunities in line with recent investments within the faculty.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year

Pension schemes

Flexible working options

Support for staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Professional research experience in archaeological science.
• Evidence of delivering high-quality teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
• Evidence of funded research income applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Archaeology.
• Recruit and supervise postgraduate research students.
• Enhance curriculum and improve student employability.

Skills

Research Experience

Teaching Experience

Published Work

Education

PhD in archaeology or closely cognate discipline

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To undertake research in line with the research strategy and targets of Archaeology and Palaeoecology within The School of Natural and Built Environment, The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) and in line with Queen's University vision of world class leadership and impact on society.

The specific field for this post is Archaeological Science, with expertise in either biomolecular archaeology, bio-geochemistry and/or geoarchaeology.

This is an exciting time to join the team in Archaeology and Palaeoecology, where the discipline has had >£6m of investment through DfE and UKRI/AHRC (CapCo and RICHES) in new facilities and equipment for globally leading state-of-the-art archaeological science. This includes renovation and enhancement of facilities in geochronology, bio-geochemistry, Micro CT and materials analysis. We seek candidates who can capitalise on this investment, with the role offering an opportunity to build a research profile for our laboratories and capitalise on the strategic opportunity these investments bring for student experience and training.

The successful applicant will primarily join the School's team in delivering the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Archaeology and Palaeoecology, with teaching and research experience to complement and enhance the existing cross-disciplinary programmes of the School overall. The successful applicant will be expected to complement the existing period- and methods-based expertise of the team, and contribute broadly to practical skills development and teaching in prehistoric and historic archaeology, fieldwork and theory; they may also develop specialist modules in line with the curriculum and their own research expertise.

Additionally, they will be expected to recruit and supervise postgraduate research students, assist the team in the continuous improvement of curriculum content, student employability and widening the overall student experience through interdisciplinary projects, to achieve outstanding learning outcomes. They may also be required to contribute to teaching at postgraduate level across the range of disciplinary expertise and joint programmes offered by the School.

About the person

The successful applicant should demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Hold a PhD in archaeology or closely cognate discipline, relevant to archaeological science.
• Demonstrate professional research experience within archaeological science to include either biomolecular archaeology bio-geochemistry and or geoarchaeology.
• Evidence of experience in delivering high quality teaching in archaeology at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level through the medium of English.
• Evidence of published work in relevant areas of archaeology/archaeological science in peer reviewed/referred journals.
• Track record of independent research and/or significant contribution to team led research, including high level outcomes/outputs.
• Provide a history, commensurate with career stage, of applying for and obtaining peer reviewed research income from research councils and other relevant funding bodies.
• Developed plans for future research and research funding applications.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

What we offer

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise
(Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative and Education

• Industries

  Higher Education

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