Senior Teaching Associate (History of Art) (Part Time)

About us 

Our mission is to enable professional and continuing education throughout life, and to widen access to higher education. We design, deliver and curate a portfolio of world leading short courses and award bearing qualifications in a broad range of disciplines.

The disciplines of History of Art & Visual Culture are well represented at PACE in thriving undergraduate-level and matriculated postgraduate courses. Students are taught by leading academics and experienced tutors who engage with the latest scholarship. Many students progress on our array of courses, coming back to us because of our focus on the individual and many of these go on to do great things in the field. 

Our in-person activities primarily take place at Madingley Hall (a residential Grade I listed building), which provides facilities for conferences and events, and a full hotel service. Madingley Hall has 13 meeting rooms, 62 ensuite bedrooms, a bar and lounge, set in 8 acres of grounds (including Capability Brown designed gardens). 

The Role 

If you are committed to engaging students from a diverse range of backgrounds in the latest scholarship, this role is for you. You will support the Academic Director in History of Art & Visual culture to deliver an array of courses in the subject, providing an expert voice in Modern and/or Contemporary art. You will have the opportunity to devise and deliver expert content in the area of your expertise and to supervise students in those areas. You will also have the chance to develop existing taught courses and design new ones, contributing to the long-term strategy in the discipline at PACE. 

Your skills 

  • PhD in a field relating to Modern and/or Contemporary art
  • Experience of writing and delivering research-led lectures and seminars, online and in-person
  • Active interest in the latest scholarship in the field, as part of a network of scholars and professionals
  • Ability to work flexible hours if needed
  • Reliable, collaborative and enthusiastic attitude

Benefits 

  • 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Defined benefits pension schemes
  • Flexible working options
  • Family-friendly initiatives
  • Career and Professional development opportunities
  • Support for health & mental wellbeing
  • Discounts on shopping
  • Rental deposit scheme
  • Public transport season ticket loans

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.

Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager. 

Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Professor Lydia Hamlett (lkh25@cam.ac.uk)

Enquires about the application process should be directed to HR@pace.cam.ac.uk

Please ensure that you upload your CV and a cover letter (the length of which must not exceed two pages)

The closing date for applications is 30 August 2026. Interviews are planned for 21 September 2026

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. 

Please quote reference EA50720 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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