Bennett Boskey Fellowship in Modern Global History (1700 -present)

Exeter College (part of the University of Oxford) invites applications for the Bennett Boskey Fellowship in Modern Global History (1700-present). The Fellowship, which is strictly temporary, will be tenable for a period of up to 36 months (with effect from 1 September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter).

We particularly seek applications from candidates who focus on the history of the Middle East (including North Africa) or the South Atlantic (West Africa and Latin America).

The main duties of the post are to:

• engage in advanced study and research;
• undertake tutorial or class teaching of undergraduates of Exeter College and the Williams-Exeter Programme at Oxford, up to a maximum of 144 ‘weighted’ hours per annum (i.e. six ‘weighted’ hours per week, averaged over the three eight-week Terms of the academic year);
• set and mark College examinations;
• submit termly reports on students taught;
• provide pastoral care for students;
• assess and interview in the undergraduate admissions process, and to participate in outreach and access initiatives as appropriate;
• undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required to support the teaching of History at the College; and
• participate in the governance of the College as a member of the Governing Body (and therefore a Trustee).

The successful candidate will:

• (a) have a research record of international standing, appropriate to the stage of the candidate’s career, with evidence of, or evidence of potential for producing, research of international standing in History;
• (b) have the proven ability, or the potential, to provide excellent tutorial and small group teaching in a range of undergraduate topics;
• (c) have the ability to undertake College administration and duties;
• (d) hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD, or equivalent, in History. The College is also open to applications from candidates with doctorates in subjects other than History, such as Geography or Area Studies, provided that they can demonstrate competence in both research activity and teaching related to Global History.
• (e) prior to the closing date for applications, have submitted their doctoral thesis for examination; and
• (f) if a doctoral defense has already been completed, have completed no more than 4 years (full-time equivalent) of postdoctoral academic work – i.e. the doctoral defense must normally have taken place on or after 31 August 2020.

For more information, including details of how to apply, please click the 'Apply' button above.

The closing date for applications, and the last date for receipt of references direct from referees, is 12pm noon (BST) on Friday 5 April 2024. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that their application and references arrive before the deadline.

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