Teaching Associate in Anthropology of Religion (Temporary Cover and Part Time)

The Faculty of Divinity is seeking to recruit a part time (0.5TE) Teaching Associate in the field of the Anthropology of Religion. This role is fixed term to provide temporary cover for 21 months. The expected start date is 01 October 2026.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Anthropology or a closely cognate field and an established research focus on the Anthropology of Religion. Candidates will be expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and examining in the Anthropology of Religion, as well as to perform some administrative duties. The person appointed will be based in the Faculty of Divinity in Cambridge.

Further information about the role can be found in the Further Information document which can be downloaded from clicking the 'Apply' button above. 

Further information on the Faculty of Divinity can be found on the Faculty's website: http://www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/

In order for your application to be considered, please upload the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Covering Letter
• A one-page statement on how your pedagogical approach equips you to deliver high-quality teaching tailored to first-year undergraduates taking an introductory course on the Anthropology of Religion ; and
• A recently published research article, or a chapter from your doctoral dissertation.
• The names and contact details of two referees who are familiar with your work

If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Richard Rex, Chairman of the Faculty Board at rawr1@cam.ac.uk or to Professor Joseph Webster at jw557@cam.ac.uk. For questions on the application process, please contact the School's HR Team at sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Tuesday 21 July  2026. Interviews are planned for August.

This post is fixed-term for 21 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

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

Please quote reference GF50169 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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