The Courtauld is seeking to appoint a scholar with a specialism in Italian Art, c. 1300 -1500. We encourage applications from scholars with innovative approaches to the art, architecture & material culture(s) of Italy, understood in relation to both local developments and transnational entanglements. The successful candidate will complement the existing strengths of the History of Art Department and will situate their research within wider European and transnational contexts. We are seeking candidates who will engage with and drive forward the theoretical and historiographic debates in their specialist research area, and who will engage with current issues in the discipline of Art History more broadly. Candidates should articulate how their research and teaching intersect with and take advantage of the world-famous collections of the Courtauld Gallery and other collections and resources in London. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen a traditional field of excellence at The Courtauld and to develop it in new directions, with exciting potential relating to our new strategic relationship with King’s College London.

The Courtauld Institute of Art is the UK’s leading institution for teaching and research in Art History and the conservation of paintings. It is also home to one of the greatest art collections in the UK, which reopened to the public in November 2021 following a major transformation. The History of Art department has an outstanding research and teaching record from Late Antiquity to the Contemporary with an increasingly global outlook, and embraces its diversity of theoretical approaches and methodologies.

Teaching at The Courtauld takes a variety of forms, from small-group seminars, lectures, and tutorials, to teaching in front of works of art in galleries &  museums both within the UK and internationally. The post-holder will also undertake research, supervise research students, participate in our thriving research community, and engage in activity that increases public awareness of and access to Courtauld resources, including the gallery.

We are seeking to appoint at Lecturer level and especially welcome applications from early career scholars who are starting to establish records in research, publication, curriculum design and/or reform, teaching and academic administration. The appointed academic will play an important role in transforming teaching and research at The Courtauld.

Research-active faculty are entitled to regular sabbaticals from teaching. In addition, they are encouraged to apply for external grants & fellowships, supported by The Courtauld’s dedicated Research Department.

The Courtauld is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds as we have under-representation that we wish to address. The Courtauld warmly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including those through the Skilled Workers Route to work in the UK.

Applicants who are interested in discussing the role informally before submitting an application may contact the Head of Art History, Dr Caroline Levitt (caroline.levitt@courtauld.ac.uk).

Application is online. You should use the application questions to set out how you meet the criteria of this position and to describe your teaching & administrative experience, your current & future research plans and your potential to contribute to the research profile and impact of The Courtauld. Please address the criteria set out in the Person Specification when completing these questions. You will have the option of including a CV and should also give the names of 3 referees.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 19^th February 2024.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 7^th March 2024.

Source : The Courtauld