THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Terra Foundation for American Art Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship at the Courtauld Institute of Art
Location: Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R ORN Reports to: Head of Research and Dean and Deputy Director
Purpose of job
● The award will enable a recent postdoctoral scholar to teach at The Courtauld Institute of Art, to undertake a major research project intended for publication, and to participate in the research culture of The Courtauld. These activities will enhance the appointee’s curriculum vitae and advance his or her prospects of obtaining other research awards and posts within the academic community.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. To teach specified courses on American art at undergraduate level: in year one a BA third- year ‘Special Option’ course, repeated in year two; additionally in year two a BA second-year
‘Texts and Contexts’ course. To undertake the formal assessment of these courses and offer feedback and advice to students in accordance with The Courtauld policy and practice.
2. To undertake a personal research project working towards stated research outcomes eg publication.
3. To present research in the Research Forum in the form of lecture or seminar presentations.
4. To organise at least one symposium at The Courtauld Institute in the two-year period, involving all the European-based Terra Fellows.
5. To participate fully in The Courtauld Institute’s research culture, regularly attending a wide range of research events and participating actively.
6. To maintain a webpage on The Courtauld website during the fellowship, relating to the Fellow’s own scholarly activity.
General
7. To prepare reports on the fellowship for The Courtauld and its committees and website and for the Terra Foundation as required.
8. To respect confidentiality and carry out all the duties and responsibilities of the post in a professional manner and with due regard to the importance of the site and in compliance with all of its policies, but especially Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety.
9. To undertake any other duties and responsibilities when requested, which are commensurate with this role.
November 2012
THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post Title: Terra Foundation for American Art Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship at the Courtauld Institute of Art
Location: Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R ORN Reports to: Head of Research and Dean and Deputy Director
Qualifications
1. Applicants should have received a doctorate in a relevant field of the History of Art within the three-year period prior to taking up the award.
2. Applicants should not currently hold, or have held a permanent university post.
3. Applicants should not have held a Terra Foundation for American Art postdoctoral teaching fellowship at the John F. Kennedy Institute of American Studies, the Institut national d'histoire de l'art, or The Courtauld Institute of Art within the last four years
Knowledge and Experience
4. Specialised knowledge of American art in a period prior to 1980.
5. Record of excellent scholarly publication in the field of American Art.
Skills and Abilities
6. Excellent teaching skills.
7. Demonstrable skills in research and writing.
8. Evidence of original thinking in the context of research into and interpretation of visual art.
9. Ability to make public presentations of a high standard.
10. Aptitude for creative involvement in the research culture of the institution.
11. Ability to work collaboratively with academic colleagues.
12. Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
November 2012
