Lecturer in History (Ukraine / Soviet History)

CFPlist; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University invites applications for a fixed-term Lecturer in History, with a focus on Ukrainian history and expertise in Soviet history and the Cold War. Based in Canberra, you will deliver lectures and supervise tutorials across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The position requires a PhD in history with strong archival skills and reading proficiency in Russian and Ukrainian.

Qualifications

• PhD in history with Russian and Ukrainian reading ability.
• Archival research experience.
• Experience teaching Ukrainian history and Soviet history.

Responsibilities

• Fixed-term lectureship focused on Ukrainian history.
• Teaches Soviet history and Cold War courses.

Skills

Russian reading

Ukrainian reading

Archival privacy?

Education

PhD in history

Tools

Archival skills

Job description

School of History, The Australian National University

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Position type Fixed-term teaching — Lecturer (fixed term) Field History - Ukraine, Soviet Union, Cold War Salary AUD 124,638 – 141,317 / year
As advertised: AU$124,638 - AU$141,317 plus 17% superannuation Start January 1, 2027 Listing closes November 1, 2026

Summary

• Fixed-term lectureship focused on Ukrainian history
• Teaches Soviet history and Cold War courses
• PhD in history with Russian and Ukrainian reading ability and archival skills

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