Job reference: HUM-031138 Salary: £42,254-46,049 per annum, according to relevant experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Art History and Cultural Practices Hours Per Week: 1 FTE Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 24/04/2026 Contract Duration: 12 months from 1st September 2026 School/Directorate: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
The University of Manchester invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a fixed-term lectureship in Renaissance and Early Modern Art and Architecture (Renaissance and Baroque).
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the work of the subject area as follows:
Teach on/contribute to established course units on the BA(Hons) Art History at all undergraduate levels, including our first-semester survey ‘Artworks in History: Ice Age to Baroque’
Teach optional units related to their field of expertise in Early Modern art and architecture (Renaissance or Baroque), with any geographic focus
Supervise undergraduate dissertations
Act as academic advisor to students
Take a full part in the life and administration of Art History and Cultural Practices
Contribute to the rich research culture of Art History and Cultural Practices
The School operates a Work Allocation Model (WAM) that ensures parity of workloads. The duties of this post will conform to the expected teaching and administrative obligations for a full-time member of academic staff.
What you will get in return:
Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Edward Wouk, Head of Art History and Cultural Practices
Email: edward.wouk@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.