Lecturer, Archaeology
About This Role
AdvertLecturer in ArchaeologyUHI Orkney35 hours per weekTemporary up to 2 July 2028£44,835 - £53,356 £24.57 - £29.24 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to Ingrid Mainland, Curriculum Leader Archaeology
Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of this role is Facilitating Learning and Teaching; Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience; Maintaining Quality and Standards; Providing Academic Guidance and Support; Undertaking Professional Practice and Development; and Engaging in Research and/or Scholarly Activities.
UHI Orkney are seeking a full-time Temporary Lecturer in archaeology to provide undergraduate and postgraduate teaching cover for faculty members on research leave from 1 August 2026. The post holder will work within the UHI Archaeology Institute based in Kirkwall.
Applicants will be qualified to PhD level with degrees in Archaeology or cognate subjects and will evidence experience of Higher Education archaeology course delivery and assessment as well as use of virtual learning environments.
Applicants must hold a Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) or other recognised equivalent lecturing/ teaching qualification at SCQF level 9, recognised by General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS) for the purpose of registration, or be willing to achieve this within an agreed timescale.
Applicants must also hold registration as a College Lecturer with GTCS, either Full or Provisional (Conditional) in line with NJNC Circular STL 02/24, or be willing to achieve this within an agreed timescale.
Applicants should have strong communication skills, be comfortable engaging diverse audiences, and work effectively as part of a team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
We welcome applications from scholars working in either earlier prehistory, archaeological theory and method, Viking and medieval periods, critical heritage, or artefact studies.
This post is a regulated role with children and adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close on 17 May 2026, with shortlisting taking place 18 May 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 25th May 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Professor Jane Downes at jane.downes@uhi.ac.uk or on 01856 569320.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.