Lecturer in British History

University of Gloucestershire; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Gloucestershire invites applications for a historian to join the School of Arts, Culture and Environment (SoACE). The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate modules in British History from the Georgian period to the twentieth century, contribute to intellectual history teaching, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research.

You will act as a personal tutor and foster an engaging, student-centered learning environment on campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of undergraduate modules in British History spanning the Georgian period to the twentieth century.
• Contribute to teaching in intellectual history, act as a personal tutor, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research.

Job description

Candidates will be expected to work oncampus teaching or engaged with students, assisting with recruitment, outreachand open days at least 4 days per week. Working from home will be limited toone day a week and this can be used for admin, research and non-student facingactivities.

About the school

The School ofArts, Culture and Environment (SoACE) traces its distinguished history back to1852 when the Cheltenham School of Art was established. Today, as one of thethree constituent Schools in the University of Gloucestershire, SoACE currentlyhas over 2200 students and offers a wide range of undergraduate andpostgraduate courses, as well as PhD's in Humanities, Journalism, Film &TV, Art & Design, Performing Arts, Photography, and Architecture,Construction & Environment.

The History Team at the University ofGloucestershire has an established reputation for excellence in teaching,student support, and the student experience. This is an exciting opportunity tojoin a collegial and ambitious department where teaching is highly valued. Weare looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic historian who can inspire studentsthrough innovative, research-informed teaching and who places studentengagement at the heart of their academic practice.

About the role

You will be an enthusiastic and reflectivelecturer who enjoys working closely with students, helping them develop ashistorians. You will recognise that excellent teaching and effective student support are central to the success of our programme and be able to create anengaging learning environment in which students are challenged, supported, andinspired. Above all, you will share our commitment to delivering an exceptionalstudent experience and sustaining the department's reputation for teaching qualityand student support. Our history degree is consistently highly rated bystudents. In the recent Times University League tables, the course ranked 7 th for teaching satisfaction, and 10 th for the student experience.Students benefit from small class sizes, close interaction with research-activestaff, and a learning environment that encourages discussion, debate, and thecritical analysis of historical sources.

The successfulcandidate will teach a range of undergraduate modules in British Historyspanning the Georgian period to the twentieth century, contribute to teachingin intellectual history, act as a personal tutor, and supervise undergraduateand postgraduate research.

About You

You will bean enthusiastic and reflective lecturer who enjoys working closely withstudents, helping them develop as historians. You will recognise that excellentteaching and effective student support are central to the success of ourprogramme and be able to create an engaging learning environment in whichstudents are challenged, supported, and inspired. Above all, you will share ourcommitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and sustaining thedepartment's reputation for teaching quality and student support.

The suitability of this role for SkilledWorker visa sponsorship will be considered in line with current UK immigrationrules and the individual circumstances of the successful candidate.

The University is committed to building adiverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currentlyunder-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a DisabilityConfident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that theUniversity is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, weguarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability setout in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within theperson specification.

The University has also signed the ArmedForces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serveor have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly andre not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair andequitable treatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value thetransferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part ofthis commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partnerswho meet the essential criteria within the job specification.

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