Lecturer in Heritage Job Penicuik area,Easter Howgate Scotland UK,Education / Teaching

Location: Easter Howgate

Grade UE08: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum, pro rata.

Please note the successful candidate will be appointed at the starting point of the grade.

School of History, Classics and Archaeology / Archaeology

Fixed term, part-time (0.4 FTE from 1st January 2027 to 30 June 2027 and 0.8 FTE from 1st July 2027 to 31st Dec 2027) for 12 months.

Where curiosity becomes impact. The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.

We offer careers and roles injust about everyarea you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your current specialism, explore a new challenge, or broaden your experience, we offer opportunities where you can flourish and make a real difference. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation, helping us thrive and innovate together.

The Opportunity:

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is looking for a Lecturer, to deliver and assess courses on the Archaeology undergraduate and Cultural Heritage Futures Masters programme.

Responsibilities include the role of Course Organiser for selected courses (including preparation and delivery of content and marking of assignments), contributions to co-taught courses, supervision and assessment of dissertation students, student support, contribution to the academic administration, and assisting in course and programme development.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in heritage studies, and who can contribute to the School's growing international profile in the areas of heritage and identity, the politics of the past, and digital heritage though we welcome applicants from a broad range of relevant backgrounds.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Degree relevant to teaching area.
Demonstrable ability to apply knowledge, skills and techniques to teaching and ability to understand the needs of a group and individual students and to provide appropriate guidance.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Specialist knowledge of the discipline/topics under discussion.
Understanding of the principles of teaching, learning and assessment.

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
Working within one of the world’s leading universities
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University

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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

A competitive salary.

Please note the successful candidate will be appointed at the starting point of the grade.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and…