Departmental Lecturer in 20th Century United States History

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford invites applications for a 2-year, full-time Departmental Lectureship in 20th Century United States History. The role includes teaching and research responsibilities, focusing on race and historical contexts. Candidates should have a doctorate and a successful teaching record.

Qualifications

• Completed doctorate or close to completion with dissertation submission.
• Successful record in teaching 20th Century US History and race.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research in American History.
• Deliver tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teach the third-year Special Subject on Race, Religion, and Resistance.

Skills

Teaching

Research

American History

Race Studies

Education

Doctorate

Job description

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Departmental Lecturer in 20th Century United States History, Oxford

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University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Pembroke College St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DW, and the Faculty of History, George Street, OX1 2RL. From the date the department moves to its new premises, The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford.

About the role

Applications are invited for a 2-year, full-time, fixed-term Departmental Lectureship in 20th Century United States History within the University of Oxford, located at Pembroke College and the Faculty of History. The appointment aims to address teaching needs arising from the vacancy of, and recruitment to, a substantive Associate Professor post. The position is non-renewable. Candidates should have active research and teaching interests in 20th Century US history and race.

The Role

The appointee will engage in research in American History and deliver tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including teaching the third-year Special Subject “Race, Religion, and Resistance in the United States, from Jim Crow to Civil Rights”. The appointee will be assigned a mentor from senior department or faculty members. Support for early career researchers, including grant and fellowship applications, is available.

About you

You should have a completed doctorate or be close to completion, with evidence such as submission of the dissertation. Candidates must demonstrate aptitude for teaching, inspire students, and have a successful record in teaching 20th Century US History and race. Administrative abilities, such as coordinating undergraduate cohorts or courses, and a publication record aligned with career stage, are essential. Familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field is also required.