Assistant Professor in Environmental History (111009-1125)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Tim Lockley (Head of Department) at t.j.lockley@warwick.ac.uk.

The Department of History seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Environmental History on a full-time and indefinite basis from 1 September 2026. 

You will be part of a one of the largest History departments in the UK with a thriving community of teachers and researchers covering a range of disciplines and geographical areas. 

It is envisaged that you may teach on some of the modules listed below, depending on the successful candidate’s knowledge and expertise and department requirements:

• HI113 Europe in the Making (https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/students/modules/HI113)
• HI153 Making of the Modern World (https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/students/modules/HI153)
• HI2K2 Imperial Natures: Environments and Empires from c. 1450 to the Present (https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/students/modules/HI2K2)
• HI2K9 Historical Research (https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/students/modules/HI2K9)

In addition, you will be encouraged to propose your own modules depending on your expertise and research interests. 

You will also be expected to supervise final-year dissertations and contribute to MA teaching. 

You will undertake lecturing, seminar teaching, essay tutorials, office hours, marking of undergraduate work and monitoring of student attendance in accordance with the Department’s quality assurance practices. You will also act as personal tutor to an assigned group of undergraduate students, providing pastoral support and guidance during the academic year. You will be actively engaged in research in Environmental History or a related field. 

About You  

You will have expertise in Environmental History fitting in with the University of Warwick’s interdisciplinary research spotlights. You need to be able to demonstrate how your research in Environmental History is fresh and exciting and complements existing University, faculty and departmental research strategies. 

The chronological and thematic focus of the post is open. We would especially welcome candidates whose work engages with any of the following themes and approaches: oceanic history; energy history; animal history; and non-western, indigenous, and/or decolonial methodologies.

The History department has other academic staff researching and teaching in Environmental History, the History of Medicine, Science and Technology and therefore applicants should indicate in their covering letter how their research expertise interfaces with existing research specialisms in the department. There are also opportunities to develop connections and collaborations with colleagues in other departments, especially through the Environmental Humanities Network and the Sustainability Spotlight.

We are particularly keen to see applications from backgrounds currently under-represented in UK higher education. 

We welcome applications from early career researchers from all sections of the community from around the globe. Please note that the PhD must be awarded by the job start date of 1 September 2026. 

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 5 January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply'

* Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

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