Teaching and Collections Assistant in Archaeology

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

MAA is seeking to appoint a Teaching and Collections Assistant. This part-time role is based in the Museum of Archaeology or Anthropology and provides technical support working with the Curatorial Assistant for Archaeology. The role holder will perform a number of duties including: Arranging, setting up and supervising undergraduate teaching sessions, Supporting postgraduate teaching sessions,

Arranging and supporting visits by postgraduate research students,

Providing assistance to external visiting researchers,

Providing support and assistance with general collections management work in the Archaeology section of the Museum, including working on and refreshing the teaching collection,

Assisting with temporary exhibitions and displays,

Researching objects using archival and library sources,

Assisting with outreach activities.

The Museum's collections are considered amongst the most important in their fields and are designated for their national and international importance. The archaeological collections range from early hominid tools from Olduvai Gorge, through Palaeolithic and later prehistoric collections from most regions of the inhabited world, a very strong collection of Peruvian ceramics and têxtiles, and to artefacts representing all phases of occupation in Britain, particularly from Cambridgeshire and Cambridge itself.

As well as being a public museum welcoming over c.70,000 visitors per annum, the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is a vital base for teaching and research. The Museum welcomes research visitors from within the University of Cambridge as well as visiting researchers from all parts of the UK and throughout the world. The Archaeology teaching collection is a particular asset to the Museum allowing students to encounter and handle artefacts and materials from across human history. The Museum has an active programme of temporary exhibitions and also lends objects to external institutions both nationally and internationally.

Fixed-term until 31 December 2024


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