Lecturer in American History

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

History, clustered within the School of Humanities, is an ambitious academic unit. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience (achieving 100% positive scores in teaching questions in the recent National Student Surveys).

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate offers in History. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of academic support to students. The successful candidate will also be supported in developing their research profile.

Required skills and experience

Candidates will have expertise in teaching modern American History at undergraduate level, as well as an interest in developing postgraduate provision in the future.

Candidates will teach the following specific modules, in addition to participation in other modules with shared delivery:

• First year: The United States: Empire of Liberty? (survey course with shared delivery)
• Second year: The United States since 9/11
• Third year: Special Subject in American History (JFK and America in the 1960s)

The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating an outstanding research profile in History.

It is essential that candidates hold a doctoral level qualification.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include a short teaching demonstration and an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr. Peter Whitewood at p.whitewood@yorksj.ac.uk or 01904 876 502.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a test/assessment. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met. For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

Application process support

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