Vacancy: Montague Burton Research and Teaching Fellow in Jewish Studies, School of Fine Art, History of Art & Cultural Studies (University of Leeds)

Montague Burton Research and Teaching Fellow in Jewish Studies at the School of Fine Art, History of Art & Cultural Studies, Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures.

About the role

The Centre for Jewish Studies is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with strong research and teaching interests in post-Holocaust visualities. You will hold a PhD or be near completion in a relevant field, with expertise in history of art/visual culture. Your research should demonstrate a sustained interest in the critical interdisciplinary project of both the Centre and the School. You will contribute to teaching, research, and the development of the Centre’s profile.

Jewish Studies at the University of Leeds has a long tradition, with the Montague Burton Fellowship originating from an endowed lectureship established during WWII. The Centre explores emancipatory projects, critical historiography, and cultural and sexual difference in Jewish culture, particularly in art history and visual culture.

Responsibilities

• Pursue a vigorous programme of research and scholarly publication.
• Help develop the research profile of the Centre for Jewish Studies and the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies.
• Apply for appropriate external research funding.
• Contribute actively to the research culture and activity of the Centre, School, Faculty, and University, including organising international workshops and symposia.
• Teach the module From Trauma to Cultural Memory: The Unfinished Business of the Holocaust at undergraduate and MA levels (module details).
• Supervise undergraduate and MA dissertations in this area of research.
• Be fully involved in the assessment of coursework and examinations, module and programme review, and other quality assurance mechanisms.
• Take an active role in the research and outreach activities of the Centre for Jewish Studies.
• Participate actively in external relations activities of the Centre and the School, such as Open Days and knowledge transfer activities.
• Take initiatives in personal and School development and attend relevant courses and events.

Requirements

• A PhD in a relevant field (or near completion, meaning the thesis has been submitted and the viva passed, with or without corrections).
• A strong background in post-Holocaust visualities.
• Successful experience of teaching in a relevant subject.
• The ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• An enthusiastic approach to all levels of teaching.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work as a member of a team and independently under pressure.
• A record of high-quality research.
• Clear plans for the development of future research.

Preferred Qualifications

• A track-record of successful research grants.
• Experience in supervising taught postgraduate (MA) students.
• An interest in contemporary critical theory.
• Excellent organisational abilities.

Benefits

The University of Leeds offers generous terms and conditions of employment, a wide range of benefits, services, facilities, and family-friendly policies. Full details are available on the Human Resources web pages.

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. The University aims to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports, and retains the best students and staff from all backgrounds.