The Department of History at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the fixed term role of Lecturer in Early Modern European History (1450-1750).
The Department of History is widely recognized as a leading centre of historical research and teaching, consistently ranking amongst the top UK History departments in league tables.
Durham University has an outstanding reputation in the field of Early Modern history, with thirteen colleagues working on Early Modern Britain, Europe, East and South Asia, and North America. The Department is closely involved in the multi-disciplinary the Institute for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, which brings together over 120 permanent colleagues from across the University.
The role of a fixed term Lecturer at Durham provides the opportunity to deliver outstanding education and research within an inclusive and supportive environment that is staffed by world class colleagues. Guided by a designated mentor, Lecturers will be supported to develop their academic careers with training and financial support in research and education.
The primary focus of this role is on research and teaching but there will also be the opportunity to engage in wider citizenship within the University and beyond.
This role of Lecturer is for a fixed term of 23 months. It is not anticipated that this post would be extended beyond the initial fixed term.
Applicants must demonstrate research excellence in Early Modern European History (1450-1750), with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. The University provides a working and teaching environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate commitment to these key principles as part of the assessment process.
In the first year, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the team-taught level 1 module 'Connected Histories: Early Modern Europe c.1450-c.1750' and to offer a strand for the core Level 1 module 'Making History'. They may also be expected to offer an optional module for the MA. They will undertake some undergraduate and MA dissertation supervision and, where appropriate, carry out other teaching duties specified by the Head of Department. In the second year, they will be expected to offer additional teaching on new or existing level 2/3 modules. You can review the Faculty Handbook using this URL - www.dur.ac.uk/faculty.handbook/module_search - On this page you can select "List Modules by Department" and then please select "History".
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.