The UHI Archaeology Institute is looking for a full-time temporary lecturer to provide undergraduate and postgraduate teaching cover from August 1, 2026. The post holder will cover for faculty on research leave work and be based within the institute, in Kirkwall.
Applicants will be qualified to PhD level with degrees in archaeology or cognate subjects and will evidence experience of Higher Education archaeology course delivery and assessment as well as use of virtual learning environments.
Applicants should have strong communication skills, be comfortable engaging diverse audiences, and work effectively as part of a team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
We welcome applications from scholars working in either earlier prehistory, archaeological theory and method, Viking and medieval periods, critical heritage, or artefact studies.
Applications close on May 17, with shortlisting taking place on May 18, and interviews are scheduled for week commencing May 25.
Full details are available here. To discuss the post, contact Professor Jane Downes (jane.downes@uhi.ac.uk) or Professor Ingrid Mainland (ingrid.mainland@ uhi.ac.uk).
