Lecturer in Medieval Art and Architecture

Birkbeck, University of London, is looking for a Lecturer in Medieval Art and Architecture to join our teaching team this Autumn 2026.  

As a full-time Lecturer, you would join the dynamic, research-led art history team at the School of Historical Studies, on a one-year replacement while Dr Zoe Opacic is on a Leverhulme Grant.

We are seeking an art historian specialising in medieval art and architecture, with a track record of teaching diverse groups of students. You will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in history of art and history of art with curating, and Option Modules at levels 6 and 7.

You will also contribute to supervising BA and MA dissertations, acting as personal tutor to a group of students, and to convening modules.

This opportunity would build on your proven experience as a scholar and a lecturer, supervisor and mentor to students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds; as an effective administrator; and as a proactive team member.

Apply now and take the next step in your academic career at Birkbeck, University of London.

Contract

Full time, 12 month contract from Oct 26 to Sept 27 (35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, including evening teaching up to thrice per week and occasional weekend work). Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: Monday 15 June, Interview date: Monday 6 July 2026. 

Salary and benefits

£44,247 rising to £60,858 per annum. Grade LLEC, quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Patrizia Di Bello, Professor, at p.dibello@bbk.ac.uk

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We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.