Stipendiary Lectureship in Early Modern History

Merton College proposes to appoint a Stipendiary Lecturer in Early Modern History to teach undergraduates for an average of 9 hours per week in full term. The appointment will be for the period 1 October 2023 until 30 September 2024.

The main duties of the post will be: 

• To provide teaching for an average of 9 hours per week in full term in the following first- and second-year courses: 

     (i)         History of the British Isles IV (1500-1700);

     (ii)        First-year European and World History III: Renaissance, Recovery and Reform (1400-1650)

     (iii)        Approaches to History and Disciplines of History (teaching shared with other tutors)

     In addition the lecturer will be expected to supervise third-year theses falling within the early modern period.

• To share in the organisational responsibility and administration for undergraduate degrees involving History.

• To act as Director of Studies and College Advisor for students studying for degrees with History. 

• To provide feedback, study skills and pastoral support to undergraduates.

• To take part in admissions procedures and the College’s outreach and access activities.  

The successful candidate will have completed, or be in the late stages of, a doctorate in History in a topic relevant to the teaching range required, and will be able to provide undergraduate teaching for students studying History.  

The duties and skills required, and the entitlements of the post, are described in more detail in the further particulars which also contain information about how to apply.  These are available at www.merton.ox.ac.uk/vacancies or by emailing senior.tutor@merton.ox.ac.uk. 

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 25 April 2023. 

Interviews are expected to be held on 11 May 2023. 

Merton College is an equal opportunities employer.

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