Lecturer in History of Art

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Lecturer in History of Art to join our dynamic, research-led art history team at the School of Historical Studies in Autumn 2026.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an art historian specialising in the modern period (1800 onwards), with a track record of teaching and research. As Lecturer, you would contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in history of art and history of art with curating, develop your own research‑led Option Modules at levels 6 and 7, and have the capability to set‑up an undergraduate work‑placement module, liaising with external partners.

Terms and Conditions

This post is offered on a permanent contract at Birkbeck, full‑time 35 hours per week, with a salary of £44,247 rising to £60,858 per year. Teaching hours will vary from 6pm – 9pm, Monday to Friday.

Experience of working with cultural organisations would be welcome, and applicants with published research on questions related to race and legacies of colonialism, and their contemporary impact on the discipline would be especially welcome.

As Lecturer at Birkbeck, you would contribute to the research culture and profile of the School of Historical Studies as well as the subject area (Birkbeck’s History of Art was ranked 4th in the UK at the last REF).

This opportunity would build on your proven experience as a researcher with a publication record; as a lecturer, supervisor and mentor to students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds; as an effective administrator; and as a proactive team player.

Remuneration

£44,247 rising to £60,858 per annum. The salary is Grade LLEC on the College\’s London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which 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 being located in Euston, London.

Closing Date

Closing date: Monday 2 March 2026, Interview date: Tuesday 31 March 2026. This post is open for Visa sponsorship.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Patrizia Di Bello, Subject Lead, p.dibello@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and backgrounds, and particularly encourage those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to apply www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.