Departmental Field School Academic Lead

1 month ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced academic to lead our Departmental Field School and deliver teaching in Archaeology.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in fieldwork and post-excavation, with experience of supervising teams in multi-period archaeological fieldwork and post-excavation. They will also have a broad knowledge of British archaeology and the heritage sector, including familiarity with the professional context of archaeological practice, and with the employment sector in UK archaeology.

The role will involve managing and delivering the Field School and other field classes, supporting the management of post-excavation tasks generated by field school activity, and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in fieldwork, post-excavation, and employability. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing the staff employed to support the Field School activities.

The Department of Archaeology is part of the School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science (SAGES), and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of the School's teaching and research activities.

The University of Reading is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and deliver the Field School and other field classes
  • Support the management of post-excavation tasks generated by field school activity
  • Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in fieldwork, post-excavation, and employability
  • Manage the staff employed to support the Field School activities

Requirements:

  • PhD, or equivalent professional experience, in Archaeology or a closely related subject
  • Experience of supervising teams in multi-period archaeological fieldwork and post-excavation
  • Broad knowledge of British archaeology and the heritage sector
  • Experience of delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Archaeology
  • Good team leadership and pastoral skills

Further Information:

The University of Reading is an inclusive and supportive workplace, and the Department of Archaeology is committed to providing a welcoming environment for all staff and students. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of the School's teaching and research activities, and to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the School's goals.

Applications should be made through the University's online application system, and should include a CV and a covering letter outlining the candidate's qualifications and experience.



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