Job Description

Job title: Senior Teaching Fellow in Themes in the Visual Arts of Dynastic China (to 1800)


Department: School of Arts


Contract Type: Fixed term until 16th February 2026


Grade: 7


Salary: 43,297.57 - 50,562.57per annum inclusive of London Weighting.


Location: Bloomsbury


Hours: Variable (1 x 15 credit module with two hours contact time per week)


SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for convening a single 15 credit module in the School of Arts - Themes in the Visual Arts of Dynastic China (to 1800), in semester one of the 2025-2026 academic session. They will plan and design the overall module structure, plan and deliver lectures and seminars, set and mark assignments and provide student feedback.

About the Department

The School of Arts is a world-leading centre for study and research involving visual and material arts, music and sound studies, curating, media industries and digital cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and their global diasporas.


With our degree programmes across the creative arts at the core, we are one of only a few global centres specialising in the historical and contemporary arts of Asia, the Middle East and Africa.


The successful applicant will have demonstrable relevant academic expertise in the history of art, with a commitment to inclusive and engaging teaching and learning.


You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website

What We Offer:

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and work-life balance:

Generous Holiday Entitlement:

Benefit from 44 days of holiday (30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 closure days over Christmas and Easter) to ensure ample time for rest and relaxation.

Flexible Working Arrangements:

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer options to help you manage your professional and personal commitments effectively.

Generous occupational pension scheme:

To provide financial security for your future

Learning and Development:

We are dedicated to your professional growth and development and offer diverse learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Health and Well-being Initiatives:

Take advantage of our cycle to work scheme, eye tests, and season ticket loan to support your health and mobility.

Enhanced Family Leave:

We offer enhanced maternity, paternity & partner leave, and shared parental leave to support you during significant life events.

Employee Assistance Programme:

Access our confidential EAP for advice and support whenever needed.

Discounted Gym Membership:

Maintain your fitness with our discounted gym membership.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV publications, and a supporting statement outlining your pedagogical ethos.


Closing date: 31 August 2025


Interviews to be held: TBC

Use of AI

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Further information

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.


If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form | SOAS


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