Lecturer

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and is one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities. Committed to excellence in all we do, we are growing and investing in our research and people to accelerate our remarkable achievements. Archaeology at Southampton was ranked 3rd by GPA in the 2021 UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) and 33rd globally by subject in the 2024 QS World Rankings. We are based within the School of Humanities in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and have close collaborative and interdisciplinary links with other departments in the Faculty and across the wider University.

The role 

The University of Southampton seeks to appoint a full-time, permanent Lecturer (A) in Archaeology specialising in Palaeolithic Archaeology and/or Palaeoanthropology. The successful candidate will enhance the reputation of Southampton’s Department of Archaeology regarding the archaeology and/or anthropology of human origins and evolution, and will contribute to the research culture of the department and the Centre for the Archaeology of Human Origins. They will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and will undertake leadership, management and engagement activities.

This full-time, permanent post is available from September 1, 2025. Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of Archaeology, Prof. Alison Gascoigne (A.L.Gascoigne@soton.ac.uk).

About you

You will have:

• a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Archaeology or a related discipline;
• detailed understanding and knowledge of Palaeolithic Archaeology and/or Palaeoanthropology;
• a research agenda that addresses wider questions of disciplinary significance, and a developing track record of peer-reviewed published research;
• experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

While not essential, the following criteria are desirable:

• a teaching qualification (e.g. Fellowship of the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA) or equivalent);
• experience of archaeological fieldwork;
• experience of contributing to grant applications.

What we can offer you

Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership; a generous annual leave allowance and excellent family leave arrangements. As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South and other underrepresented groups. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly and those who have taken a career break.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.