Teaching Associate [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)

Applications are invited for a part-time History and Theory Teaching Associate to take up an appointment no later than 1 January 2026. This fixed-term post is available until 31 August 2026, and is to provide temporary cover.

The post-holder will have knowledge and teaching experience of the socio political dimensions of history and theory, with research publications in these areas. The roles will contribute to research-led teaching across the Department that draws on Cambridge's research rich environment and supports and maintains the University's national and international reputation for excellence. The Department is going through a period of unprecedented change and growth and we welcome pedagogical innovations that enhance student learning and experience.

The role will contribute to research-led teaching across the Department that draws on Cambridge's research rich environment and supports and maintains the University's national and international reputation for excellence. The Department is going through a period of unprecedented change and growth and we welcome pedagogical innovations that enhance student learning and experience.

The post-holder would also be expected to provide at least 40 hours of supervisions for their own courses and for first year undergraduates and for dissertations for which additional remuneration would be made by the Colleges).

In all cases the appointee will be expected to contribute to administrative duties, commensurate with the role. Attendance at staff meetings, awaydays and other relevant meetings are part of the role.

Candidates must be skilled in successfully developing and delivering teaching in architecture and design at university level, have experience of developing teaching material for lectures and seminars, by introducing innovative material or developing and shaping course activities.

Candidates must have: a very good BA and MArch degree in Architecture and have completed, or be about to complete a PhD in Architectural History or Theory, or have equivalent demonstrable experience and/or hold a teaching qualification as appropriate.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 26 October 2025.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Flora Samuel, Head of Department on hod-architecture@aha.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Schools HR Team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Further information about the Department of Architecture is available from www.arct.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference GC47345 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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.

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