Lecturer in Modern European History & Public History

Queen's University Belfast; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Northern Ireland is seeking a Lecturer (Education) in Modern European History for a fixed-term post from January to December 2026. The successful candidate will teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, while also contributing to the teaching of public history. Ideal applicants should have or be nearly completing a PhD, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to engage in research output development. This role promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Have, or be near to completion, a PhD in modern European history or cognate subject.
• Ability to contribute to required modules in modern European history and Public History.
• Research output development appropriate to stage of career.
• Ability to carry out administrative duties appropriate to post.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students in modern European history.
• Contribute to the teaching of public history and administration activities.

Skills

Teaching modern European history

Interpersonal and communication skills

Research output development

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in modern European history or cognate subject

Job description

A leading university in Northern Ireland is seeking a Lecturer (Education) in Modern European History for a fixed-term post from January to December 2026. The successful candidate will teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, while also contributing to the teaching of public history. Ideal applicants should have or be nearly completing a PhD, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to engage in research output development. This role promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity initiatives.