"Associate Lecturer - Archaeology in Roman Slavery"

Birkbeck, University of London, School of Historical Studies, is recruiting a part-time Associate Lecturer to deliver lectures, seminars, site-visits, and associated assessment supervision and marking for a 30-credit, level 7 module timetabled for Thursday evenings 6-9pm, Spring term January - March 2026.

The module topics include:

• Approaching slavery in the Roman World
• Becoming Enslaved
• The Material Culture of Slavery 1: Confinement and Control
• The Material Culture of Slavery 2: Hidden Lives
• The Enslaved Body
• Slaving Landscapes
• Comparative approaches
• Slavery, Violence and Roman Imperialism
• Manumission and Freedmen
• Visualising Slavery

Candidates should have good knowledge of historiographical and theoretical debates in the archaeology of enslavement, Roman archaeology, and have completed or be near completion of a PhD. Some experience teaching a diverse group of students at postgraduate level is essential.

Essential requirements include:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in an appropriate specialism or near completion.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate level.
• A good developing track record of research in the field.
• A good understanding of different teaching and learning methods and experience working with students from a range of backgrounds.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and good administrative skills.

Remuneration is based on an hourly rate of £68.13, inclusive of preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking, and other duties.

This is a fixed-term, part-time contract from January 2026 to March 2026. Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date: 5 September 2025.

For enquiries, contact Dr Jen Baird at j.baird@bbk.ac.uk.