Lecturer in the Archaeology of the Ancient Mediterranean World

University of Reading

Placed On: 9th April 2026

Closes: 4th May 2026

Job Ref: SRF53137

Location: Whiteknights Campus

Job details

Contractual hours: 35

Job category/type: Academic and Research

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 4th May 2026

Interviews will be held: 12th June 2026

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The Department of Archaeology is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in the Archaeology of the Ancient Mediterranean World (Full Time – Teaching and Research), with a period specialism in the Bronze Age to Roman timeframe. We are particularly interested in individuals who will be able to contribute to our Ancient History and Archaeology UG degree programme, which we teach jointly with Classics. You will be familiar with contemporary concepts, theories, methods and debates in Archaeology. You must also be able to contribute to excellent research within the department.

We offer a friendly, supportive, dynamic department with an outstanding research reputation (rated #1 in Archaeology at REF 2021) that also prides itself on teaching excellence. The post holder will report to the Head of Department and be assigned a mentor who will provide advice during the probationary period of their appointment.

You will have:

• A PhD or equivalent level of experience in Archaeology, or a related subject.
• A track record of research attainment and a proven ability to produce excellent research publications.
• Experience of grant application preparation.
• Proven experience of supervising students and/or teaching and assessment.
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective teaching in the Archaeology of the Ancient Mediterranean World.
• Commitment to University level teaching and to working effectively and collaboratively with colleagues in the Department and wider University.

Informal contact details

Contact Name: Professor Duncan Garrow

Contact Job Title: Head of Department and Professor of Later Prehistory

Contact Email address: d.j.garrow@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Professor Hella Eckardt

Alternative Contact Job Title: Research Division Leader and Professor of Roman Archaeology

Alternative Contact Email address: h.eckardt@reading.ac.uk