Teaching Fellow in the History of the Caribbean and the Caribbean Diaspora

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Teaching Fellow in the History of the Caribbean and the Caribbean Diaspora. This role involves delivering exceptional teaching and inspiring students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You'll have the opportunity to teach a diverse range of modules and contribute to a vibrant academic community. With a strong tradition of excellence, this top-ranked university offers generous benefits, including extensive holiday, a robust pension scheme, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. If you're passionate about education and making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing discounts

Access to on-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering exceptional student experiences.
• Ability to teach a wide range of History modules.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate History programmes.
• Inspire and support students with research-led teaching.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in History or related field

Master's degree in History

Job description

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Teaching Fellow in the History of the Caribbean and the Caribbean Diaspora, Leeds

Client: University of Leeds

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7379d24fec71

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Teaching Fellow in the History of the Caribbean and the Caribbean Diaspora

Are you passionate about helping to deliver an exceptional student experience in a top-ranked Russell Group University? Can you provide excellent teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate History degree programmes?

The School of History is seeking a dynamic individual who is passionate about inspiring and supporting our students with research-led teaching.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are looking for an individual who can teach across a wide range of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including (but not limited to) Caribbean Identity, Society and Decolonisation, Histories of Black Britain, and Thinking about History. The postholder will also undertake the role of representative for the School of History.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available.