Lecturer in Early Modern History (Fixed Term, Teaching & Scholarship)

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Lecturer in Early Modern History, focusing on teaching and research within the period c.1450-1750. The successful candidate will engage in undergraduate and postgraduate education, with a strong emphasis on material culture studies and contribute to a diverse academic community.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Successful record of undergraduate teaching in early modern history.
• Proven expertise in material culture studies.
• Strong record of academic publication commensurate to career stage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in early modern history.
• Deliver lectures and seminars, supervise dissertations.
• Act as an academic advisor.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Material culture studies

Academic publication

Education

PhD in History or related field

Job description

The post will be available from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Early Modern History (teaching-focused) at the University of Manchester. Candidates with interests in any area of early modern history c.1450-1750 are encouraged to apply. Candidates will also be expected to have proven expertise in material culture studies.

You must have a successful record of undergraduate teaching in the field of early modern history (a focus on material culture studies would be desirable). A strong record of academic publication in this area, commensurate to career stage, may also be an advantage.

You will contribute to a range of existing undergraduate and postgraduate courses, especially introductory first and second year modules in early modern European and global history (HIST10302 Forging a New World: Europe c.1450-1750, HIST21241 Silk Roads: Eurasian Connections from the Mongols to Manilla, 1200-1800) In addition to lectures and seminars, you may also take an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation supervisions and act as an academic advisor.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the black and minority ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Phil Roessner

Email: [e-mail]

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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.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.