Departmental Lecturer in Medieval British History (Part-time)

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

The Faculty of History is seeking to appoint an outstanding scholar to a two-year Departmental Lectureship in Medieval British History from 1 October 2026. This part-time post provides teaching and examining cover during the secondment of the current Associate Professor of Medieval History and offers an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's leading history faculties. 

About the role

You will contribute to the Faculty's undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in medieval British history while maintaining an active programme of research. 

Key responsibilities include delivering lectures, tutorials and classes for undergraduate papers in the History of the British Isles (1000–1330 and 1330–1550), convening and teaching the Optional Subject Sexuality, Climate and Politics: the World of Edward II, 1307–1327, and contributing to other medieval history teaching according to your expertise. 

You will also supervise undergraduate dissertations and postgraduate taught students, participate in examining and admissions, develop teaching materials, support students' academic progress and contribute to the Faculty's vibrant research culture through seminars, workshops and collaborative activities. 

The successful candidate will receive mentoring from a senior academic and benefit from dedicated support for research and career development. 

About you

You will have, or be close to completing, a doctorate in a relevant field and demonstrate expertise in medieval British history, particularly the history of the British Isles between c.1000 and 1550. 

You will have experience of, or clear potential for, delivering high-quality undergraduate teaching, together with the ability to supervise postgraduate taught students and contribute to curriculum development. You will also have a developing publication profile appropriate to your career stage and a commitment to pursuing high-quality research. 

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational abilities, and a collaborative approach to academic life. Good digital literacy is essential, while experience of innovative teaching methods and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion would be advantageous. 

How to apply

Applications should be submitted through the University of Oxford's online recruitment system via the 'Apply' button above. 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. 

Please upload:

• a CV;
• a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, using examples from your experience; and
• details of two referees (due to the recruitment timetable for this post, it will be helpful if referees are able to provide references at short notice.).

Closing date: 12 noon (UK time), Friday 17 July 2026. 

Interviews are expected to take place online via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 27 July 2026. 

The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and enables all staff and students to thrive. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.       

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