The School of Humanities expands the understanding of the world's culture and creativity through the critical study of history, literature, comics and media, creative writing, continental philosophy, modern languages, and practice-based archival education. It attracts over 1000 students across these disciplines, working closely with the University’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. The School prides itself on its research-driven commitment to promoting the critical understanding of culture and society through its interdisciplinary subjects. It draws upon the culture within the city of Dundee and has created strong links with the local community.

The staff within the school are deeply committed to inspiring students to reach their potential. Be prepared to join an influential team who transform student lives so that they can then go on to transform and influence others within society.

We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Lecturer (Teaching & Research) In Digital Record Keeping within our Centre for Archive and Information Studies, to fulfil the duties of Lecturer and who will be part of the core team which provides the support and delivery of Centre for Archive and Information Studies (CAIS) modules with particular emphasis on digital recordkeeping.

You will assist in the maintenance of programme structure and curricula development to ensure the quality assurance and professional accreditation of the CAIS distance learning programmes are maintained. You will develop a distinctive body of research in digital record-keeping. Other duties may include the development of consultancy-based initiatives and short courses and workshops. The identification of opportunities to grow unregulated income will be encouraged.

We are one of the UK’s leading universities – internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and-coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links. 

For further information about this position please contact Dr Patricia Whatley at p.e.whatley@dundee.ac.uk a To find out more about School of Humanities please visit https://www.dundee.ac.uk/humanities.

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

Application Requirements

• Online personal information
• Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
• CV
• Research plan (1 page)
• Teaching plan (1 page)

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