Teaching Fellowship in Economic and Social History

Location: The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford OX2 6AH

Contract: Full time (37.5 hours per week) Fixed-term for 24 months

The Role  

Applications are invited for a two-year, fixed-term Teaching Fellowship in Economic and Social History, tenable from 1 September 2026 within the University of Oxford, Faculty of History, The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford. 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 Economic and Social History. The Economic and Social History group in the Faculty supports the undergraduate curriculum by providing a methodological option on Quantification in History (led by a current post-holder) and by contributing to several lecture series. The person appointed to the position will be expected to make a contribution to teaching administration across undergraduate and graduate levels, in cooperation with senior members of the History Faculty. 

The appointee will be assigned a mentor, who will be a senior member of the History Faculty. 

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 Economic and Social 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 Catherine Schenk (catherine.schenk@history.ox.ac.uk), Professor of Economic and Social 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 Wednesday 1st July 2026 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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