We are seeking to appoint a specialist in European or non-European art in the period from 1700 to the present.

Art History & Visual Studies at Manchester maintains close research and teaching ties with the Whitworth Art Gallery, which this appointment is expected to enhance. Already a drawcard for art history students, the Whitworth is about to undergo a spectacular £12 million Heritage Lottery-funded refurbishment, with a major expansion of teaching facilities. In response to the needs of our students, we have also developed a strand of teaching within our undergraduate curriculum on the history of collecting and display. It is expected that the appointee will discover ways of engaging with the Whitworth and its rich collections, and make a contribution to teaching in these areas.

In addition to your primary specialism, you should have (or be willing to develop) an interest in some aspect of the history of exhibitions, display or collecting. You should have a PhD by the start date of the post, evidence of strong research potential, and be committed to teaching at all levels.

The post is permanent and is available from 1 September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary: £32,751 to £45,336.

For further particulars and information about how to apply for this vacancy (Ref: HUM - 00426) please visit: www.worldleadingminds.manchester.ac.uk

Informal inquiries may be made to Professor David Lomas, Head of Subject, Art History & Visual Studies (email: david.c.lomasmanchester.ac.uk).