Lecturer, Art and Visual Cultures c.1300–1700 Full-time

Lecturer, Art and Visual Cultures c.1300–1700

UCL History of Art is seeking to appoint a full-time Lecturer (Grade 8) specialising in art and visual cultures, c.1300–1700. The successful appointee will have a relevant PhD and a track record of publications and research excellence in their field. They will join a thriving department with close links to London's museums and gallery networks and a university with a vibrant and diverse research culture that is consistently ranked one of the top ten universities globally. The position will begin on 1 September 2026.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. For more information, visit UCL Human Resources.

UCL History of Art has a long-standing commitment to research on the art, visual and material cultures of early modernity, broadly understood. We are seeking a scholar whose work engages with current critical and theoretical debates in the discipline, and whose teaching and research will complement and enhance the Department's existing expertise.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates invested in innovative conceptual approaches, who are able to connect their areas of expertise to larger intellectual and methodological frameworks. Interests may include, but are not limited to, cross-cultural and cross-regional interactions; mobility; gender, sexuality, race, class and their intersections; visual technologies; ecology and the environment. The role is not restricted in terms of geographical orientation, and applications are welcomed from candidates with regional specialisms in or outside of Europe, as well as from those whose work is in dialogue with London and its collections.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days), defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE), Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan, On-Site nursery, On-site gym, Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service, Discounted medical insurance.

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This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

How to Apply

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. When you are ready to apply select the 'Apply Now' button and complete the form. Please attach an academic CV and a covering letter addressed to the search committee which clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria of the person specification. If you submit a comprehensive covering letter you may just write'see covering letter' in the section of the application questionnaire which requests a personal statement. Please do not include additional attachments, e.g., writing samples, copies of certificates, references are not required at this stage.

The advert will close on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 23:59 BST. This will be a two-stage recruitment process. Longlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview on Tuesday 19 May 2026. Candidates shortlisted from the first interview will be invited to attend an in-person interview on Thursday 4 June 2026.

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