Stipendiary Lecturership in Medieval History

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ Church at the University of Oxford seeks applications for a two-year fixed-term Stipendiary Lecturership in Medieval History. The role requires delivering tutorials for various History papers, supervising dissertations, and teaching second- and third-year students, with a competitive salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver tutorials on British History and European History.
• Experience supervising undergraduate dissertations.
• Candidates must have knowledge in their area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nine hours of tutorial teaching per week.
• Supervise undergraduate dissertations within research area.
• Contribute to the teaching of disciplines of History.

Skills

Teaching

Supervision of dissertations

Education

PhD or equivalent in Medieval History

Job description

Christ Church invites applications for a two-year fixed-term Stipendiary Lecturership in Medieval History.

This is a part-time temporary, fixed-term position to fulfil a current teaching need for the period 1 October 2025 to 20 September 2027; therefore, the appointment carries with it no expectation of permanent employment at Christ Church. The person appointed will share in the teaching of History in Christ Church with Brian Young, Sarah Mortimer, Kate Lebow, Lucian George, and other College lecturers as appropriate.

The successful candidate will deliver nine hours of tutorial teaching per week, averaged over the three eight-week terms of each academic year and should be able to teach tutorials for the following papers:

• British History 2 (c. 1000-1300) and/or British History 3 (c. 1330-1550) for both Prelims (1^st years) and Final Honour School (2^nd years)
• European and World History 2 (1000-1300) for Prelims and one or more European and World History paper(s) for the Final Honour School
• One or more Optional, Further, or Special Subject, depending on the lecturer’s area of expertise.

They will also be expected to share in the teaching of Disciplines of History for second- and third-year students and to supervise undergraduate dissertations that fall within their area of research.

This post is offered on a two-year fixed-term temporary basis with a salary of £24,853 - £27,462 (current rates) per annum, according to qualifications and experience

Further particulars, including instructions on how to apply, may be downloaded from clicking the 'Apply' button above. The deadline for applications is Noon on Monday 28 July 2025.

Christ Church are committed to equality of opportunity. It is the policy and practice that entry into employment and progression within employment will be determined only by criteria which are related to the duties of a particular post and the relevant salary scale. No applicant or member of staff will be treated less favourably than another because of their age, disability, ethnicity, marital or civil partnership status, parental status, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

£24,853 to £27,462 (current rates) per annum, according to qualifications and experience