Departmental Lecturer

Location: Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA Ewert House, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DD

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

About the role

The History of Design portfolio in the Department for Continuing Education primarily comprises the MSt in History of Design, and the Departmental Lecturer in History of Design will be required to undertake teaching, examining and other related activities on this course.

The History of Design provision has the potential for growth, and the Departmental Lecturer in History of Design will be involved in scoping out new opportunities, for example in the programme of open-access Weekly Classes and Short Online Courses, day and weekend events, lecture series and summer schools.

The Departmental Lecturer in History of Design will have a specialism in the history of design with a modern-period emphasis (since 1851). We are seeking a scholar who has excellent teaching and pedagogical skills. Candidates whose fields of research and scholarship examine under-represented histories of everyday objects and places are particularly welcome including, but not limited to, Global South contexts, disability and sensorial affect, and technology and digital design.

We particularly invite scholars who have had curatorial experience or whose teaching and scholarship is object-led, as the post would involve opportunities to work with colleagues at the Ashmolean Museum and to use the collections of the Ashmolean Museum and other GLAM (Galleries, Libraries and Museums) institutions in Oxford.

They will be part of the academic community of the Department and engage in advanced scholarship.

This is a part time, permanent role. 

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 19th 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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