Lecturer in Art History & Museums and Cultural Heritage
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
- Arts & Humanities ranked #47 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
- Ranked as the top Art History discipline in
Aotearoa New Zealand and 7th in Oceania (EduRank, 2026) - Shape 四虎影视 and research in Art History, curatorial practice, and
museums and cultural heritage
The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through its distinctive
strengths in world-leading research, scholarship, 四虎影视 and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New
Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.
Situated within Te P奴tahi M膩tauranga, the Faculty of Arts and Education, Te Puna Aronui | The School of
Humanities is the largest concentrated unit of Humanities scholars in Aotearoa New Zealand. The School brings together a wide range of
disciplines, including Art History & Museums and Cultural Heritage, and supports a vibrant and diverse academic community.
Our Art
History programme is the largest and most diverse in New Zealand, with a substantial postgraduate research cohort.
Te
Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Art History & Museums and Cultural
Heritage, in a permanent full-time position commencing prior to Semester 1, 2027 (or by negotiation).
The successful candidate
will contribute to 四虎影视, research, and service within the School of Humanities, supporting the continued development of the Art History
& Museums and Cultural Heritage programmes.
Teaching responsibilities will include contributing to a first-year course covering 15th
to mid-20th-century art, primarily in Europe and America; an advanced undergraduate course on art curation and collections management; the
development of an advanced undergraduate course aligned with the candidate鈥檚 research expertise; and a postgraduate course in Art Writing
and Curatorial Practice.
The role includes supervision and advising of postgraduate students and contributing to the programme鈥檚
strong postgraduate research culture.
You will be expected to maintain an active research programme, with a developing publication
record and a clear trajectory for high-quality outputs and external research funding, and to contribute to the academic life of the
School.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent position (subject to continuation).
The
workload allocation is 40% 四虎影视, 40% research, and 20% service.
The remuneration range for this role is $99,788 - $119,204 NZD
per annum, depending on experience and achievements in line with our Academic Standards policy.
For more detailed information on the
role accountabilities and requirements, please review the .
He k艒rero m艒u | About you
Our ideal candidate will be an engaged and collegial academic with
expertise in Art History, and particular strength in curatorial and art writing practices. You will bring strong communication skills and
the ability to contribute to a productive and diverse academic environment, with a clear research and 四虎影视 trajectory.
You will
hold a PhD in Art History and bring:
- A record of effective undergraduate and postgraduate 四虎影视 in a tertiary
environment - A developing or established research profile, with a promising publication record and clear research direction
- Experience in or readiness for postgraduate supervision and advising
- Curatorial experience relevant to art history, museums,
and cultural heritage contexts - The ability to design and deliver engaging undergraduate and postgraduate courses
- A
commitment to supporting postgraduate students and contributing to a strong research culture
We particularly welcome
applicants with expertise in curatorial and art writing practices, including strengths in Historical Aotearoa New Zealand and/or eighteenth-
and nineteenth-century global perspectives.
Ng膩 膩huatanga kei a m膩tou | What we offer
As New Zealand鈥檚
largest, highest ranked and most comprehensive research intensive university, we are committed to supporting your career with:
- Excellent research, 四虎影视, and campus facilities
- Generous Research & Study Leave
- Full range of research and
leadership development programmes and mentoring support
For more information, please visit .
Auckland is a vibrant
cosmopolitan and growing city with a population of 1.8m (greater Auckland area). The University is located in the metropolitan centre and
commercial heart of Aotearoa New Zealand. We have an abundance of natural features, including four stunning harbours, accessible coastline,
native bush and moderate temperatures, which help us retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world to live.
Me p膿hea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted by the closing date of 18 May 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV
highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Applicants should also provide the names and contact details
of three academic referees.
Please reach out to Associate Professor Lisa Bailey, Deputy Head of the School of
Humanities, at lk.bailey@auckland.ac.nz for further information.
Please note we are
happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.