Lecturer in the History of Conflict and Diplomacy (E&R)

About The Role

Lecturer in Conflict and Diplomacy before 1918 (Education and Research) 

This full-time post is available from 1st May 2027 (or a later date, subject to agreement) on a permanent basis.   

The starting salary will be from £44,352 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.  

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Archaeology and History 

The Role  

This post will contribute to extending the research profile of History at Exeter, in areas related to the history of conflict, violence, diplomacy, reconciliation and peacebuilding before 1918. We welcome applications from candidates working on these themes in a range of places and periods between c.500 and 1918, with a particular interest in applicants whose research and teaching complements or extends our existing strengths, including applicants working on societies outside Europe and in the Global South or whose work takes a global approach.  

The post will include research, teaching and administrative duties as a lecturer in the department; for further details see the job description.

About you 

For a Lecturer post you will have:

• A PhD or equivalent in the history of conflict and diplomacy before 1918 and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research;
• A strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding;
• An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research;
• Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate programmes;
• Strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners;
• Involvement in projects which develop impact.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. 

Further information

For more information please contact Prof. Catherine Rider, Head of Department (Archaeology and History), c.r.rider@exeter.ac.uk

Interviews are expected to take place in early January 2027.

How we can help

If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process. 

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