Lecturer (Education) in Modern US History

We seek to recruit a Lecturer (Education) in Modern US History, from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. This 12-month post, as cover for a BA/Leverhulme Senior Fellow, will involve teaching and supervising at undergraduate and postgraduate level in modern US History, as well as contributing to the School’s administration activity.

The School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics is one of the largest and most diverse Schools at the University, exploring culture and society from the origins of humanity and ancient history to contemporary debates around politics and government. We are also home to a number of research centres, which bring together clusters of research conducted by academics in the school and beyond.

As the successful candidate, you will have the following:

• Have, or about to complete, a PhD in modern US history or cognate subject.
• An ability to contribute to teaching the department's required modules in modern US History.
• Research output development in modern US history, appropriate to stage of career.
• An ability to carry out administrative duties appropriate to post.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to work as an effective team member.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document linked on our website.

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