Teaching Fellow in Archaeology

Job Description

Role Summary

The Department of Archaeology is seeking a Teaching Fellow to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis (0.8 FTE) for six months. This position will cover a research leave and is ideal for someone with strong expertise in Scottish archaeology and field-based archaeological practice.

The successful candidate will bring practical knowledge to our Professional Archaeology courses, take the lead on teaching a key Archaeology of Scotland module, and coordinate two core undergraduate modules:

Level 2: Prehistoric Britain

Level 3: Archaeological Portfolio

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of undergraduate modules

Coordinate and teach the Archaeology of Scotland module

Coordinate and contribute to teaching on Prehistoric Britain (Level 2) and Archaeological Portfolio (Level 3)

Provide student support, including marking, feedback, and academic guidance

Contribute practical and fieldwork-based insights to course delivery

Candidate Requirements

Strong background in Scottish archaeology, particularly prehistoric periods

Experience in field-based archaeology and practical archaeological methods

Proven teaching experience or potential to teach at university level

Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to teaching coordination

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Additional Information

Start date: To be confirmed, but for a 6-month period

The role does not meet the UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship requirements, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, visit: www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Equality and Inclusion

The School of Geosciences is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented in our staff community.