Job Description

Faculty/Department School of Art
Salary Scale 42,254.39 - 46,048.78 per annum
Contract Type Fixed Term
Duration 01/26 - 06/26
Full-time / Part-time Full-Time
Weekly Hours 36.5
Employment Visa Non-sponsorable
Posted Date 08/09/2025
Closing Date 14/09/2025
Ref No 5940




The Role

What you'll do

Who you are - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required

How to apply

Benefits

Employment Visa



The Role



The School of Art which is part of the new Faculty of Huminites at Aberystwyth University (AU) aims to appoint a Lecturer (grade 7) in Art History (Teaching and Scholarship) for a fixed term of 6 months. (January- June 2026). The School offers single and joint honours schemes in Art History https://courses.aber.ac.uk/undergraduate/V350-art-history/. Art History is also taught as part of our Fine Art course, https://courses.aber.ac.uk/undergraduate/W1V3-fine-art-art-history/.



The role holder will make a significant contribution to the delivery of Art History for the School of Art. The appointee will also take a proactive role in student recruitment and will deliver on the new University Strategy and University Plans, https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/about-us/strategic-plan/.



We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is



committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.



To make an informal enquiry, please contact Catrin Webster at caw17@aber.ac.uk.



Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.



What you'll do



This job description is subject to review and amendment

Teaching and Learning Duties

The role holder will:


Manage and coordinate delivery of the School of Art's Art History modules; Prepare for and deliver the teaching and assessment of core undergraduate Art History modules spanning from Renaissance to the contemporary; Review and update, as appropriate, lecture and follow-up seminar/workshop content; Set a schedule of assignments within AU and departmental guidelines; Hold formal meetings with personal tutees to discuss, among other things, progress and attainment with a view to ensuring on-going learner development; Communicate with External Examiners about curriculum, teaching and learning issues, feedback and assessments, and wider examination processes.

Other Duties

The role holder is required to:


Contribute to student recruitment including Open Days and Visit Days Be proactive in response to student feedback. Represent, when called upon, the School of Art at Faculty level. Investigate potential for interdisciplinary working within or beyond the institution. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities as appropriate to the post. Follow the university's ethical guidelines, procedures and systems. Partake of training and development opportunities offered by AU including mandatory training. Engage with AU's financial regulations (ABW) and any other relevant AU procedural mechanisms and systems. Undertake any reasonable duties within the job grading as required by the Head of School or nominee.
Who you are - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required

Essential

PhD in Art History

Experience in the delivery of Art History in higher education,

Understanding of and/or expertise in the delivery of core modules

Ability to communicate specialist knowledge and transfer skills to others.

Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level A1. or evidence to demonstrate an on-going commitment to learn Welsh to this level.

Desirable

Teaching qualification

An understanding of authentic assessments, and the need for an employability focus as part of the curriculum.

Knowledge of the application of art history, such as within the museum and gallery sector.

Ability to be flexible and respond positively to changes within the department, sector and discipline.

Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level B2.



More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:


https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/



How to apply



To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.



Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.



Benefits


Flexible working policy 36.5 - hour week for full-time roles Generous leave entitlements - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days Commitment to Professional Development Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes Staff recognition and reward schemes Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free Staff relocation bursary Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.



We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.



Employment Visa



We welcome international applicants who are eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.



Under the points-based system, this role meets the criteria to be sponsored by AU for an SWR application. Please be advised that AU will only support the Certificate of Sponsorship for any employment visas and will

not

support the payment of the employment visa for the offered candidate and/or dependants.



Any prospective candidates coming to work for AU under the SWR will require a minimum of 70 points, made up of the following:

Skilled Worker Route Points-Based System

Points

Meets (Yes / No)

Mandatory / Non-tradeable Criteria (50 points)

A job offer from a UK licensed sponsor


20 points


Yes


Job is above the minimum sponsorable skill level


20 points


Yes


Appointed candidate to have appropriate knowledge of the English language

10 points


Yes


Total = 50 points

Tradeable Criteria (dependent on candidate appointed)

Salary meets minimum threshold


20 points


The candidate holds a PhD in a subject relevant to the job


10 points


The candidate holds a PhD in a STEM subject relevant to the job


20 points


The advertised role is on the UK Shortage Occupation List (SOL)


20 points




Appropriate knowledge is classed as the following:

A national of a majority English speaking country Having an academic degree taught in English (if an overseas degree, must be verified by NARIC) Completing and passing an English language test at Level B1 or above.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa