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Teaching Fellow in Modern Eastern European History (110628-0625)

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

Coventry

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Job summary

L'Université de Warwick recherche un Teaching Fellow en Histoire de l'Europe de l'Est pour un poste à temps plein. Ce rôle implique l'enseignement de modules, la supervision des dissertations, et le mentorat des étudiants, dans le cadre d'une communauté académique dynamique. Une forte probabilité de recherche et d'interaction communautaire est attendue. Une passion pour l'histoire et un engagement envers l'égalité et l'inclusion sont essentiels.

Benefits

Pension attrayante
30 jours de vacances
Opportunités d'apprentissage et de développement
Enfants sur place
Travail flexible

Qualifications

  • Doctorat requis par la date de début de l'emploi.
  • Capacité à enseigner les modules en histoire moderne de l'Est européen.
  • Expérience en supervision et tutorat d'étudiants souhaitée.

Responsibilities

  • Enseigner des modules d'histoire moderne de l'Est européen.
  • Superviser des dissertations de finalistes.
  • Participer à l'évaluation et au suivi des étudiants.

Skills

Enseignement
Supervision
Mentorat

Education

PhD dans un domaine pertinent

Job description

Teaching Fellow in Modern Eastern European History (110628-0625)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department: History

Position Type: Fixed Term

Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026

The Department of History seeks to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Eastern European History on a full-time basis for a fixed-term period of 12 months from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026.

You will be part of one of the largest History departments in the UK with a thriving community of teachers and researchers covering a range of disciplines and geographical areas.

About You

You will be able to teach the modules listed below:

You will undertake lecturing, seminar teaching, essay tutorials, office hours, marking of undergraduate work, and monitoring of student attendance in accordance with the Department’s quality assurance practices. You will also act as a personal tutor to an assigned group of undergraduate students, providing pastoral support and guidance during the academic year.

You will also be expected to supervise final-year dissertations and may be asked to contribute to one-off lectures on team-taught modules.

We are particularly keen to see applications from candidates from backgrounds currently under-represented in UK higher education.

We welcome applications from early career researchers from all sections of the community from around the globe. Please note that the PhD must be awarded by the job start date of 1 September 2025.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

About the Department

The Warwick University History Department is one of the largest history departments in the UK, with teaching and research notable for its disciplinary range and geographical scope. The Department is comprised of approximately 50 academic staff, 4 postdoctoral staff, 12 support staff, around 1,000 undergraduate students, and 100 postgraduate students. The Department has a strong international reputation and consistently high rankings in both UK and international surveys. In the recent REF 2021 exercise, 92% of research was ranked as world leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). The Department is committed to maintaining and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion amongst its staff and student community.

The Department is home to five research centres: the Global History and Culture Centre; the Centre for the History of Medicine; the European History Centre; the Early Modern and Eighteenth Century Centre; and the Centre for Global Jewish Studies. We also engage with two faculty research centres, the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance and the Centre for Caribbean Studies.

All staff have access to an Individual Research Account (currently £750) to support their research. Additionally, you will be eligible to apply for faculty and university funding to support teaching and research initiatives. A mentor from among the permanent staff will be assigned to support your professional development.

About the University

Founded in the 1960s with a culture of boldness, imagination, and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with high academic and research standards. We’re ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2024, with 92% of our research assessed as ‘world leading or internationally excellent’ in the REF 2021.

Join a diverse, innovative, and globally connected community committed to making a real-world impact. We offer opportunities to pursue your ambitions with energy and determination.

*QS World University Rankings 2024

**Research Excellence Framework 2021

For more information, visit our website.

How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 13th July 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit your application form by the deadline. Please plan for potential delays, as late submissions will not be accepted.

You will need to attach a CV and a cover letter.

  • Your CV should include employment history, education, and relevant experience.
  • Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying and demonstrate how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description. All essential criteria must be met to be considered for interview.
  • Writing samples may be requested at the shortlisting stage but should not be submitted with the initial application.

See here for guidance on writing a cover letter. We recommend using individual criteria as headers and providing examples of how you meet each criterion.

Applications must be submitted via our official careers webpage: warwick-careers.tal.net.

  • Interview Date: Early August 2025
  • Desired Start Date: 1 September 2025
What We Offer

We provide a range of benefits, including an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and onsite childcare. We support flexible working arrangements and are a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Warwick is dedicated to building a respectful, diverse, and inclusive environment, welcoming applications from all communities regardless of background or identity. We hold several awards recognizing our commitment to equality and diversity.

Further information on our social inclusion initiatives and awards can be found on our webpages.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals. Successful candidates for roles involving regulated activity will undergo a DBS check. We support disclosure and barring procedures and are committed to equal opportunity employment, including support for visa sponsorship if needed.

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