The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Physical Anthropology to join the team in the Department of Archaeology as we launch a new BA (Hons) programme in Anthropology.
The Archaeology Department currently offers a portfolio of undergraduate programmes, together with an MSc in Human Osteology and Funerary Studies, an MA in Cultural Heritage and Resource Management and an MRes Archaeology. We have research strengths in the Caucasus and Caribbean, and in disability and hospitals (the Department holds the internationally significant skeletal collection from the St Mary Magdalen leper hospital excavation), conflict and the history of fieldwork. We also have a number of PhD students engaged in these areas.
You will be expected to undertake the following activities:
* Contribute to undergraduate teaching and supervision on physical anthropology and human bioarchaeology.
* Contribute, as appropriate, to teaching on the MSc in Human Osteology and Funerary Studies and to develop PhD supervision.
* Develop an excellent profile of research and knowledge exchange activity, potentially including fieldwork projects, demonstrated through publications, income generation, and public talks and external profile-raising.
* Participate in Open Days and other recruitment activity as appropriate, including at external events.
The successful candidate will already have completed, or be close to completion of, a doctorate in a relevant area, and be able to demonstrate clear and achievable research goals.
One of our core values is 'individuals matter'. As an employee at the University of Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including complimentary access to the GetActive initiative, comprehensive staff development programme, generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme. Further details can be found on our website. Post No: HSS-C16
A full job description and person specification can be accessed here.
Interview Date: 20 March 2017
Please note that posts close at midnight on the date stated. Late applications will not be accepted. Due to certificate of sponsorship restrictions this post is not open to applicants who require sponsorship to work at the University of Winchester.
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