Lecturer, History of Design and Material Culture

The V&A is the world's leading museum of art and design, with a mission to enrich people's lives by promoting the designed world. We house a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects and aim to be recognized globally for our contributions to art, design, and performance. Our strategic objectives include enhancing visitor experiences, supporting the UK's creative economy, expanding our international reach, and increasing funding sources.

The Role: As a Lecturer in History of Design and Material Culture, you will contribute to our V&A/RCA History of Design Programme. Responsibilities include teaching in the Summer and Autumn terms of 2026, supervising MA dissertations, and supporting student-led projects. In Autumn 2026, you will deliver a research-led module focusing on global and decolonial perspectives. This role requires marking and student supervision extending into early 2027.

Job Requirements: We seek an outstanding Lecturer with a strong background as a researcher and/or practitioner in design history and material culture studies. Experience in teaching and supervising postgraduate students is essential, along with a commitment to global design histories and ethical working practices.

Benefits: We offer a generous pension scheme, 29 days of leave plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, discounted tickets to V&A exhibitions, a subsidized staff canteen, and a 25% discount in V&A shops. Additional benefits include a bicycle loan, interest-free season ticket and rental deposit loans, and access to professional development opportunities.

To Apply: Please upload your CV and a one-page description of a course you might teach in the autumn. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2, ensuring an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.