Job Description
Job description
Job title: Co-convenor – Arts of China module
Department: SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art, College of Humanities
Contract Type: Fixed term, 01 October 2026 – 22 April 2026
Salary: £41,317 - 48,481 per annum inclusive of London Weighting (This salary will be pro rata'd)
Grade 7
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: Part Time
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Department:
The SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art at SOAS is a unique academic programme, located in the College of Humanities. It is centred on object-based learning, offering survey courses of the art history and archaeology of various regions and religions of Asia. The Postgraduate Diploma has a strong vocational focus, providing an intersection between academia, the museum world, and the art trade. Our courses enable students to develop practical skills directly applicable to careers in the museum sector and art market. They also provide a rigorous and expansive foundation for further postgraduate study. Our distinctive pedagogical approach and international reputation is supported by a formal Memorandum of Association with the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Through exceptional pedagogical, practical and pastoral support provided by the module convenors, director, manager, and administrator, administrative assistant, the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma offers a proven pathway into UK higher education for mature and international students who would otherwise struggle with the demands of a postgraduate degree at SOAS.
The SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art is supported by the transformative generosity of the Alphawood Foundation.
About the Role
You will work alongside a fellow Co-Convenor, the Programme Director, Programme Manager, Programme Administrator and Programme Administrative Assistant to provide high quality teaching on one module of the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art, including where appropriate the development and preparation of materials and assessment for students.
You can find further information in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
How to Apply: Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement
Closing date: 15th September 2026
Interviews to be held: Shortly after close of application
Further information
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact [email protected]
'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. ‘Successful candidates must be based in the UK for the duration of their contract.’tract
For information on how and why SOAS processes personal data about its job applicants, please read our Job Applicant Notice.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
Job title: Co-convenor – Arts of China module
Department: SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art, College of Humanities
Contract Type: Fixed term, 01 October 2026 – 22 April 2026
Salary: £41,317 - 48,481 per annum inclusive of London Weighting (This salary will be pro rata'd)
Grade 7
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: Part Time
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Department:
The SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art at SOAS is a unique academic programme, located in the College of Humanities. It is centred on object-based learning, offering survey courses of the art history and archaeology of various regions and religions of Asia. The Postgraduate Diploma has a strong vocational focus, providing an intersection between academia, the museum world, and the art trade. Our courses enable students to develop practical skills directly applicable to careers in the museum sector and art market. They also provide a rigorous and expansive foundation for further postgraduate study. Our distinctive pedagogical approach and international reputation is supported by a formal Memorandum of Association with the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Through exceptional pedagogical, practical and pastoral support provided by the module convenors, director, manager, and administrator, administrative assistant, the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma offers a proven pathway into UK higher education for mature and international students who would otherwise struggle with the demands of a postgraduate degree at SOAS.
The SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art is supported by the transformative generosity of the Alphawood Foundation.
About the Role
You will work alongside a fellow Co-Convenor, the Programme Director, Programme Manager, Programme Administrator and Programme Administrative Assistant to provide high quality teaching on one module of the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art, including where appropriate the development and preparation of materials and assessment for students.
You can find further information in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
How to Apply: Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement
Closing date: 15th September 2026
Interviews to be held: Shortly after close of application
Further information
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact [email protected]
'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. ‘Successful candidates must be based in the UK for the duration of their contract.’tract
For information on how and why SOAS processes personal data about its job applicants, please read our Job Applicant Notice.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Admin Executive is a plus.
