Departmental Lecturer

Departmental Lecturer in History of Art

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in History of Art.

About the role

The History of Art programme is introducing a new Certificate Year 1 in Michaelmas 2025, which will run concurrently with the old provision (Certificate Year 2 and the Diploma in History of Art). Dr Sean Willcock, Departmental Lecturer in History of Art and Course Director of the Certificate and Diploma in History of Art, will be directing the new programme and we seek cover for the old programme.

The Certificate and Diploma teaching sessions take place at Ewert House, Summertown. The role holder is expected to be on hand before the teaching sessions start to greet the tutor and address any student matters that arise. The role holder is not expected to stay once the teaching is underway.

The role includes the general management of the Certificate (Year 2) and Diploma in History of Art: convening course handbooks; organising the teaching schedule; running the annual course committee meetings and writing associated reports; internally moderating each assignment; allocating marking, teaching, and supervision to the relevant tutor pool wherever necessary; providing feedback on research project proposals; assisting with interviews for new and in flight students; arranging and posting online reading lists with digitised texts (ORLO) to Canvas; running inductions and termly study skills sessions; organising and co-marking the Diploma presentations; and general quality control of the programmes and support of students.

This is a part time, fixed term contract until August 2026.

About you

We are seeking a scholar who has excellent teaching and pedagogical skills, and whose scholarship engages with current critical and theoretical debates in the discipline.

About us

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 13th June 2025

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

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