JOB: Associate Lecturer in Digital Archaeology at York
Colleen Morgan
The Department of Archaeology at York is recognised as a vibrant research community and a centre of excellent teaching. We are based in the King’s Manor in the heart of the historic city with additional facilities at Heslington West campus. We offer a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, and pride ourselves on providing a supportive, enthusiastic, and challenging academic atmosphere which enables our students to achieve their full potential.
Our vibrant student community consists of around 300 undergraduates and 300 postgraduates, with growing global representation. The student experience is of paramount importance to the Department and we maintain a high level of student satisfaction.
Role
As Associate Lecturer in Digital Archaeology, you will be contributing to our thriving community of digital practitioners at York, which includes the Archaeology Data Service, Internet Archaeology, the Centre for Digital Heritage, and the Digital Archaeology and Heritage (DAH) Lab. You will be expected to deliver a high quality teaching and learning experience to students and to take leadership in maintaining York’s globally recognised excellence in digital archaeology. You should have demonstrable experience in a range of digital techniques such as 3D modelling, digital imaging such as photogrammetry, data management in archaeology, computational archaeology, virtual reality implementation, machine learning, and spatial technologies. Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in Archaeology and interdisciplinarily across the university in digital projects and initiatives is a must. Applicants may have primary background in either humanistic or computational work, but should demonstrate a keen interest and aptitude for working at their intersection.
We particularly encourage applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented within the Department.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience needed
- PhD in archaeology, computer/systems science, IT or equivalent experience
- Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualification or a willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice
- Detailed knowledge in digital archaeology sufficient to develop teaching and provide relevant learning support to students across different levels of academic ability
- Experience in teaching and learning in HE at undergraduate and/ or postgraduate level or in an evidenced similar context
- Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
- Ability to design and deliver teaching material either across a range of modules or within a subject area, to supervise the work of students and to contribute to the design of course material.
- Positive attitude to colleagues and students, collaborative ethos, and ability to demonstrate creativity, initiative and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support
We ask that as part of your application you include a 2-page covering letter that states exactly how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.
Interview date: 23 November 2021
For informal enquiries please contact Colleen Morgan (colleen...@york.ac.uk)