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 will join the dynamic, research led art history team at the School of Historical Studies for 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 a personal tutor to a group of students, and convening modules.

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

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.

Salary and benefits

£44,247 rising to £60,858 per annum. Grade LLEC, quoted on the College's London Pay Scale, which includes a consolidated weighting/allowance that 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 a location in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, contact Patrizia Di Bello, Professor, at .

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. 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.