The Fennell Early Career Fellowship in US History

Closing date: 01.06.2022, 5pm

Fixed term - 1 September 2022-31 August 2025

We are seeking to appoint a Career Development Fellow in US History.

The Opportunity:

There is an opportunity to join the History department of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology as a Career Development Fellow in US History. The role is supported by a generous donation from Simon Fennell, a graduate of the department. HCA Career Development Fellowships aim to provide career development opportunities for those who are at a relatively early stage of their academic careers.

This post is designed as a career development post for a recently qualified PhD in US history for a fixed period of three years. It is primarily a research post but with opportunities for developing skills in course design and organisation and large-group lecturing.

Essential criteria for this role include that the appointee has demonstrated the ability to produce 4*/3* research output as evidenced by publications.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, nationality and citizenship status, religion, sexual orientation or transgender status. 
Our School is committed to Athena SWAN principles. All appointments will be made on merit.

This is a temporary role and is available for a fixed term period of 3 years from 1 September 2022

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD awarded in US History.
• Internationally world-leading/ excellent publication(s), either published or accepted and imminently forthcoming, on US history
• Evidence of commitment to, and potential for, excellent undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and online and distance learning
• Ability to design and deliver course materials and assess student performance
• Expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques and methods

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