Lecturer in Museum and Heritage Management (Teaching and Research)

The University of Manchester invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a permanent, full-time Teaching and Research (Teaching and Research) Lectureship in Museum and Heritage Management.

This is a key appointment in the teaching strategies of the Institute for Cultural Practices (ICP) and the Department of Art History and Cultural Practices (AHCP). The post will provide a significant contribution to the MA Art Gallery and Museum Studies and MA Heritage Studies and their sister programmes, Arts Management, Policy and Practice, in the context of expanding teaching provision within the department. This includes the launch of three new MA programmes in 2023 and two new UG programmes in 2024 in Library and Archive Studies, Creative and Cultural Industries, and Digital Media, Culture and Society.

The person appointed will need to be highly motivated and to familiarise themselves with the teaching, research and administrative cultures of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures. Working with the team of colleagues within AHCP, they will make a substantial contribution to the department. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research and publish work that meets standards of world-leading or international excellence and complements the research strengths within the department, to teach on the new and existing programmes and supervise students according to their area of expertise. They will also carry out administrative roles and contribute fully to the life of the subject area.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Cordelia Warr (Head of Art History and Cultural Practices)

Email: cordelia.warr@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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