Deadline:  January 13, 2016.

Lecturer in Art History and Visual Culture at the University of Exeter

Combining world class research with very high levels of student satisfaction we are a member of the Russell Group and now have over 19,000 students. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) Exeter was ranked 16th nationally with 98% of its research rated as being of international quality. We are ranked 7th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide league table, 10th in The Complete University Guide and 12th in the Guardian University Guide.

The post of Lecturer in History of Art and Visual Culture will contribute to extending the research profile of the programme for Art History and Visual Culture at Exeter. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in both art history and visual culture, and feel comfortable moving between these interlocking realms of our programme.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD in History of Art and/or Visual Culture and have an independent, internationally-recognised research profile in an active field in areas related, complementary, or in addition to existing Exeter strengths. He/she will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics;  a strong record in attracting research funding, or demonstrable potential to attract such funding, teamwork skills to work in collaboration with existing group members, an active and supportive approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research that will help to foster interactions and links both within the University and externally, the attitude and ability to engage in continuous professional development, the aptitude to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning and enthusiasm for delivering undergraduate programmes.

For further information please contact Professor Fabrizio Nevola, e-mail f.nevola@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 725499.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is ‘Positive about Disabled People’. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

For further information, or to apply, please visit the ad on jobs.ac.uk.