Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Head of Graduate Studies /Deputy Head of Research

The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal College of Art jointly run a
postgraduate programme in the History of Design from 1400 to the present. The
Museum is seeking a highly innovative scholar to lead the teaching and
research for the two MA specialisms , Renaissance Decorative Arts and
Culture 1400-1650, and Design and Material Culture 1650 to the Present, and
to contribute to the Museum's overall programme of research policies,
strategies and methods.

The post demands a high level of academic leadership with a profound
understanding of the issues relating to object-based research. The post
holder will have a strong national and international reputation for
scholarship and demonstrate an inspiring approach to teaching and research.

For further details and an application form, please visit the V&A's web
site
at www.vam.ac.uk and click on "About the V&A" where you will find details
and application packs for all V&A vacancies under "Job Opportunities".
Details can also be obtained by sending a postcard, quoting reference HGS
to: Maria Louka, Personnel Department, Victoria and Albert Museum, South
Kensington, London, SW7 2RL or e-mail: m.loukavam.ac.uk

CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 25 February 2005 (5pm).
Interviews will be held at the V&A on 17th March 2005