Lecturer in Early Modern British and European History

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The Role

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology at Newcastle University invites applications for the fixed-term post of Lecturer in Early Modern British and European History. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, supervision and advising of undergraduate students. The post is full time and is expected to commence on 1 September 2026. It will continue for a period of 18 months.

You will be expected to deliver high-quality, scholarship-informed teaching on early modern British and European history. This will include a second-year module called ‘Reformation and Revolution: Tudors to Georgians', and a section on the Renaissance within a third-year historiography module. In addition, you will be required to supervise undergraduate dissertations on a wide range of topics beyond your research field, teach on research skills and historiography modules, and serve as an academic adviser to undergraduate students. Your application should demonstrate a track record of excellent teaching, and a reflective, flexible approach to teaching research skills beyond your immediate area of scholarly specialization.

You should have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate effectively and engagingly to students, staff and external audiences. You will work within a diverse teaching and research environment and must be able to demonstrate (through formal or informal actions) a commitment to inclusive work practices, equality and diversity.

Informal enquiries may be made to Joseph Lawson (Head of History) via email (Joseph.Lawson@ncl.ac.uk) or to the Head of School, Prof. Annie Tindley (annie.tindley@ncl.ac.uk).

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