Job Description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn\xe2\x80\x99t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced academic to contribute to the teaching and learning in History of Art and Museum Studies. You will have a strong commitment to ensuring an outstanding student experience, deliver a range of high-quality teaching materials and provide excellent pastoral and academic support to students. You must have advanced knowledge of all areas of History of Art, Design and Curatorial Theory and Practice, as well as knowledge of emerging areas in contemporary art. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team.

You will:

• have a strong commitment to ensuring an outstanding student experience;
• deliver a range of high-quality teaching materials and associated student assessment activities;
• provide excellent pastoral and academic support to students;
• contribute to the planning, design and development of modules and programmes and curriculum changes;
• engage in the Faculty\xe2\x80\x99s research themes;
• contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• conduct nationally/internationally recognised research and scholarship which is eligible for inclusion in the HEFCE Research Excellence Framework exercise or similar external research quality validation exercises.

Informal enquiries may be made to the Programme Leader: Dr Emma Roberts at

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join LJMU in our bicentenary year and with the launch of our new strategic plan.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

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