Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in East Asian History
University of Sussex -Department of History
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Permanent, full time
Expected start date: 1 September 2013
Salary range: Lecturer A – starting at £33,230 and rising to £36,298 per annum
Lecturer B – starting at £37,382 and rising to £44,607 per annum
Senior Lecturer starting at £45,941 and rising to £53,233 per annum
The Department of History at the University of Sussex enjoys an international reputation for Global history. As part of a planned expansion, the Department now wishes to make a new appointment in the field of East Asian Studies.
Applications from scholars working in any geographical area are welcomed, but an ability to develop and teach specialised courses in the history of 20th century China is essential.
The Department enjoys long-standing relationships with several Chinese universities, involving staff and student exchanges. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee and develop this relationship.
We seek an ambitious individual, with a demonstrable track record of high quality teaching and research, whose work complements our existing strengths. Candidates are expected to have a profile of high quality publications, and well developed plans for future research.
The successful candidate will join a thriving, collegial department with a commitment to interdisciplinary study and a student community which is both well-qualified and intellectually ambitious. Good communication skills, and an ability to work productively as part of a friendly team-oriented department are essential for this position.
For an informal discussion of the post, please contact the Head of the History, Department, Professor Clive Webb, in the first instance by email at: c.j.webb@sussex.ac.uk
Closing date for completed applications: 6 May 2013
The University of Sussex is committed to equality of opportunity
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