Teaching Fellowship in Early Modern European and Global 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 Early Modern European and Global History, tenable from 1 September 2026. 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 Early Modern History in a situation where a significant number of early modern Faculty postholders will be on research leave or will have reduced teaching hours over the next two years, and where the Faculty wishes to enhance the existing provision of early modern courses. The applicant may have a research background in any aspect of Early Modern History, but will be expected to demonstrate that their knowledge and skills would enable them to offer credible support for some/all of the courses specified below. There is no expectation that the holder of this post will develop new undergraduate or graduate courses during this two-year appointment, though there will be every encouragement to think creatively about the content and delivery of the existing courses, and to develop where appropriate innovative and distinctive approaches to the teaching requirements. 

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 Early Modern European and Global 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 David Parrott (david.parrott@history.ox.ac.uk); 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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