Teaching Fellowship in Twentieth-Century British History

Location: Faculty of History, George Street, OX1 2RL and from the date the Humanities department moves to its new premises, The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford https://www.schwarzmancentre.ox.ac.uk

Contract: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Fixed-term for 24 months 

Applications are invited for a 2-year, full-time, fixed-term Teaching Fellow in Twentieth-Century British History within the University of Oxford, Faculty of History, George Street, OX1 2RL, and from the date the Humanities department moves to its new premises, The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford. 

The Role 

This will be a teaching-only position, across undergraduate and taught postgraduate cohorts, with no requirement that the postholder will undertake research during their appointment. The purpose of post is specifically to provide a time-limited period of teaching development and support, so as a result there is no expectation that the post will be extended beyond the advertised period of two years. 

The person appointed to the position will be expected to give high-quality tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision in History at both undergraduate and graduate level and contribute to, develop and enhance the learning and teaching in the field of Twentieth-Century British History. 

The teaching of the period since 1900 faces the unique challenge that its chronological scope is constantly expanding. As a consequence, the Faculty increasingly delivers teaching that covers the early twenty-first century as part of its offering. Alongside this increased chronological scope, the teaching of modern British history has in recent years engaged with burgeoning new historiographies, such as the histories of gender, sexuality, race, and imperialism. This provides a unique opportunity for the Teaching Fellow to contribute to a popular and dynamic undergraduate and postgraduate teaching field.

About you 

You will have a completed doctorate in a relevant field, or evidence that a doctorate is close to completion. Candidates who have submitted their dissertation will be considered, subject to successful examination. An aptitude for teaching, the ability to inspire and enthuse students and a record of successful teaching in the field of Twentieth-Century British History is essential as is sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop course materials. The ability to take on administrative responsibilities such as coordinating an undergraduate cohort or core undergraduate course, as well as a strong publication record commensurate with career stage is also essential. Experience of pastoral care of undergraduate students would be desirable.

Application Process

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Martin Conway (martin.conway@history.ox.ac.uk), current Faculty Board Chair and Professor of Contemporary European History; all practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: recruitments@history.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision.

You will be required to complete a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications submitted online and received before noon Friday 1st August 2025 can be considered.

Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail.

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