Lecturer in Architectural History. Job in Edinburgh Education & Training Jobs

Edinburgh Innovations; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Architectural History at the Edinburgh College of Art. This fixed-term role (until October 2026) emphasizes research-led teaching in Early Modern architecture and urban history, requiring a PhD and teaching experience in the discipline.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Diverse international community

Qualifications

• PhD already awarded in relevant field.
• Experience teaching architectural history from 1400-1800.
• Developed research trajectory evidenced by publications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspirational teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Undertake impactful research focused on architecture and urbanism from the Early Modern period.

Skills

Teaching experience in early modern architectural and urban history

Research trajectory

Education

PhD in Architectural History or cognate area

Job description

Description

Grade UE08: 49559 to 60907 per annum pro-rata

CAHSS / Edinburgh College of Art (ECA)

Part-time: 24.5 hours per week (0.7 FTE)

Fixed-term: until 31 October 2026

The Opportunity:

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Architectural History (fixed-term until 31 October 2026 0.7 FTE UoE Grade 8) at the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA) part of the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) at the University of Edinburgh. This role will be responsible for delivering inspirational teaching across ESALAs undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in particular the undergraduate MA (Hons) degree in Architectural History and Heritage and undertaking impactful research. We are looking for someone with expertise in Architectural History History of Art or History who can contribute research-led teaching with a particular focus on architecture and urbanism in the Early Modern period (1400-1800) in any global context.

This post is 0.7FTE (24.5 hours per week).

The salary for this post is 49559 to 60907 per annum pro rata as 0.7 FTE.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD (already awarded) in Architectural History History of Art History or a cognate area or equivalent research experience.
• Teaching experience in early modern (1400-1800) architectural and urban history at a range of levels.
• A developing research trajectory evidenced by publications and plans for the coming year.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages(opens new browser tab).

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 16 June 2025.

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Interviews will be held w/c 01 July 2025.

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Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 49559 - 60907