Interim Director of CRASSH (Temporary Cover, Part Time) Internal Secondment Opportunity

CRASSH seeks to appoint an Interim Director from 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2028, while Professor Joanna Page is on research leave. CRASSH was established at the University of Cambridge in 2001 and is one of the world's largest interdisciplinary research institutions. CRASSH offers a vibrant research community with a number of major research projects, alongside a programme of research development that runs over 300 events a year. The Directorship of CRASSH offers those interested in furthering interdisciplinary studies at Cambridge, across the arts, social sciences and humanities, an unparalleled opportunity to take a lead in the activities for which CRASSH is now well known.

The appointment is offered as an 80% secondment from current post for a period of one year. Please read the Further Particulars document for additional information.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 24 May 2026. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Caroline Vout, Chair of the CRASSH Management Committee, cv103@cam.ac.uk, or to Professor Joanna Page, Director of CRASSH, jep29@cam.ac.uk. For questions on the application process, please contact the Schools HR team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Please ensure that you upload the following documents when you submit your application (in the 'upload' section):

• CV (curriculum vitae)
• A statement of interest
• A letter of support from your Head of Department/Faculty

Candidates are requested to nominate two referees (one of whom should be external to the University of Cambridge) and ask them to write in confidence before the closing date to the Schools HR team on sahhhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier. The post is offered to internal candidates only on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 8 June 2026, subject to change. The appointment panel will be made up of members of the Centre's Management Committee and other UTOs in the School of Arts and Humanities and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Please quote reference VM49386 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Key information

Department/location
Centre for Research in Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Reference
VM49386

Category
Professorships and Directorships

Date published
14 April 2026

Closing date
24 May 2026