Teaching and Research Fellow in Latin American History

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching and Research Fellow in Latin American History. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students at various academic levels while conducting impactful research. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering high-quality education and contributing to a diverse and inclusive academic environment. Join a vibrant community committed to excellence in teaching and research, where your expertise will foster the next generation of historians. If you are passionate about Latin American History and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD awarded in Latin American History with successful viva.
• Expertise in teaching Latin American History at university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at honours level and contribute to team teaching.
• Conduct independent research in Latin American History.

Skills

Teaching Latin American History

Research in Latin American History

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Education

PhD in Latin American History

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Teaching and Research Fellow in Latin American History, Midlothian

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The University of Edinburgh

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences/ School of History, Classics and Archaeology/ History

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: Eighteen months from 1 January 2025

The Opportunity:

There is an opportunity to join the History department of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology as a fixed-term Teaching and Research Fellow in Latin American History. The role requires expertise in any aspect of modern Latin American History. The successful candidate will teach courses at the honours level and will contribute to team teaching across all levels of the curriculum, including pre-honours, honours, and MSc level courses, as appropriate. The successful candidate will also conduct research under their own direction.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, nationality and citizenship status, religion, sexual orientation or transgender status. We particularly encourage applications from women and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this level within our School.

Our School is committed to Athena SWAN principles. All appointments will be made on merit.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD awarded in Latin American History (successful viva and any corrections submitted)
• Evidence of expertise in teaching Latin American History at university level
• Ability to teach Edinburgh University’s existing postgraduate course The Cold War in Latin America
• Ability to produce internationally excellent research
• Demonstrable commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education