Teaching Fellow

University of Aberdeen - Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History

Type of Contract: Funding limited for 12 months

The University of Aberdeen wishes to appoint a 1-year teaching fellow (1.0 FTE) in Art History from 1 August 2026. Applicants should have demonstrable expertise and teaching experience in art history or a cognate discipline. The successful candidate will teach across the art history undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the Level 2 methodology course What is Art?, and lead one or two honours (years 3+4) or postgraduate courses, chosen from a suite of options. Applicants should have a PhD in Art History or a cognate discipline and a developing profile of research or scholarship, commensurate to experience. The post is to cover the absence of the substantive post holder, who is taking a period of funded research leave.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Joanne Anderson, Head of Art History Department, e-mail: joanne.anderson@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13 April 2026

The School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.