Senior Teaching Associate in Archaeological Science [Temporary Cover]

SMALP; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Teaching Associate in Archaeological Science on an 8-month contract from 1 December 2026. The role is based in the Department of Archaeology on the Downing Site.

The post involves coordinating undergraduate and graduate courses, acting as Director of the MPhil in Archaeological Science, supervising dissertations, and contributing to assessment and examinations. Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Department Administrator.

Qualifications

• Good first degree and a doctorate or equivalent experience in an archaeological materials science subject.
• Evidence of ability to teach archaeological science effectively at undergraduate and Master's level, with an emphasis on materials science.
• Demonstrable experience with a range of scientific techniques employed in archaeomaterials.
• Good organisational abilities.
• Ability to play an effective role in the life and work of the Department.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience and knowledge of 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 depending on interests.
• Some undergraduate and/or Master's dissertation supervision.
• Examination and assessment.

Skills

Teaching

Archaeomaterials

Education

First degree

Doctorate in Archaeological materials science

Tools

Digital teaching platforms

Job description

The Department of Archaeology is seeking to appoint a full- or part-time Senior Teaching Associate in Archaeological Science, on an 8-month contract from 1st December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Senior Teaching Associate will be based in the Department of Archaeology on the Downing Site, Cambridge.

The post involves:

• Coordination of and contributions to undergraduate and graduate courses in archaeological science, which involve lectures, practicals and seminars;
• Acting as the Director of the MPhil in Archaeological Science, responsible for the oversight of ca. 10-15 students per year;
• Contribution to other option papers as appropriate depending on the post-holder's interests;
• Some undergraduate and/or Master's dissertation supervision;
• Examination and assessment.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Good first degree and a doctorate or equivalent experience in an archaeological materials science subject.
• Evidence of ability to teach archaeological science effectively at undergraduate and Master's level, with an emphasis on materials science.
• Demonstrable experience with a range of scientific techniques employed in archaeomaterials.
• Good organisational abilities.
• Ability to play an effective role in the life and work of the Department.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience and knowledge of using digital teaching platforms.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 31 July 2027 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

The start date for this role is 1st December 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Marcos Martinon-Torres ([e-mail]) or the Department Administrator ([e-mail]).

The deadline for application is 28 October 2026.

The interview date is to be confirmed.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.