Lecturer in Early Modern British History

Education & Research 

Salary Range £41,064 - £47,389 (Incremental progression). Grade 7a

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated early career academic to join a team of staff in the History programme, within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Keele University. You will work with colleagues across the School and contribute expertise in Early Modern British History.

The successful candidate will deliver excellent teaching and student experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Early Modern British History, and will have the capability and willingness to contribute to the wider School in cognate areas. They will have relevant experience of module delivery, understanding of effective student assessment, and an understanding of principles of module design. They will bring evidenced experience of contribution to research in Early Modern History, including outputs and external grant applications/capture commensurate with career stage, and will be eager to work towards Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. The ability to teach and/or lead modules including Power, Belief and Identity: The Medieval and Early Modern Worlds, 500-1789; Reformation and Revolution: Creating Britain and America; and The English Civil War, c.1640-46 may be an advantage.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

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For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Siobhan Talbott, Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, at s.talbott@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 1^st September 2026

Interviews will be held on: 16^th September 2026

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