Lecturer (Education) in Modern European History

We seek to recruit a Lecturer (Education) in Modern European History, from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. This 12-month post, as cover for a BA Mid-Career Fellow, will involve teaching and supervising at undergraduate and postgraduate level in modern European history, as well as contributing to the teaching of public history and 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, such as the Centre for Public History, which bring together clusters of research conducted by academics in the school and beyond.

About the person:

As the successful candidate, you will have the following:

• Have, or be near to completion, a PhD in modern European history or cognate subject.
• An ability to contribute to teaching the department's required modules in modern European History and PublicHistory.
• Research output development in modern European 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 on our website.

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