The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures at the University of Manchester invites applications for a full-time lectureship post in Modern British History within the Department of History, tenable from 1/4/2021.
You should have a PhD or equivalent in Modern British History and a strong record of research and academic publication. Applications are particularly welcomed from scholars with research expertise in: Histories of Race; the Cultural History of War; Embodied Emotions.
You will be expected to contribute to the delivery of teaching on Modern British History courses, both by distance learning and by face-to-face lectures and seminars. Experience of distance-learning teaching is highly desirable. The History Department at Manchester is committed to decolonising the curriculum and the successful candidate will be expected to engage in this project and take a reflective approach to teaching and learning that seeks to create a positive student experience for all.
For more information on this, see: https://uomhistory.com/2019/02/28/reflecting-on-racial-inequalities-in-the-discipline-of-history/
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to administrative tasks for the History department, including participation in regular recruitment activities and staff-student events.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Charles Insley, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History and Head of History
Email: charles.insley@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk
Tel: 0161 850 2004
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
