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Full time permanent Contract Closing Date: 23:59 on 5 November 2025 Interview Date: 25 November 2025 We are seeking to appoint a full-time (1.0 FTE) Director of QUEST and Lecturer in Archaeology, Teaching and Research based in the Department of Archaeology. You will manage and deliver projects delivered by QUEST and contribute to teaching and other elements of research as required. You will also manage the staff employed by QUEST. You will have: Detailed knowledge and skills in the commercial archaeological sector, delivering projects, experience of project management and supervising teams in multi-period archaeological approaches and post-excavation, in either commercial or University-led contexts. Experience of bringing projects to publication. A broad knowledge of British archaeology and the heritage sector, including familiarity with the professional context of archaeological practice, and with the employment sector in UK archaeology. Experience of organising and delivering undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching. A PhD, or equivalent professional experience, in Archaeology, Geography or Environmental Science or a closely related subject. Good team leadership, managerial and pastoral skills. You will be expected to have or be willing to work towards Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy. This post is ideally intended to begin as soon as possible, or by negotiation. The Department of Archaeology is part of the School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science (SAGES). The School and the Department have an established reputation for delivering a diverse range of student-centred degree programmes at the cutting edge of disciplinary knowledge. You will report to the Head of School for SAGES and also receive guidance from a range of other staff in the School. You will be assigned a mentor who will provide support and guidance during the initial period of your appointment. Further information on the School and QUEST may be found at our web-sites. The University aspires to be an “Employer of Choice” and the School is an inclusive and supportive workplace. Contact details for advert: Contact Name: Dr Stuart Black, Contact Job Title: Head of School, Contact Email address: s.black@reading.ac.uk. Alternative Contact Name: Professor Duncan Garrow, Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of Department of Archaeology, Alternative Contact Email address: d.j.garrow@reading.ac.uk The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Reading

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