University of Glasgow, The School of Humanities
Lecturer in Transatlantic Slavery
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | United Kingdom |
Position: | Lecturer, Tenure Track Faculty |
The salary will be on the Research and Teaching Grade 7/8, £35,845 - £40,322 / £44,045 - £51,034 per annum.
The University of Glasgow is recruiting a scholar in Transatlantic Slavery Studies with a developing research profile, excellent teaching and communication skills and the ability to foster and sustain collaborative partnerships with external parties for research and knowledge exchange. The postholder will join a highly motivated and expanding Slavery Studies team in Glasgow’s History subject area in the School of Humanities to pursue a range of initiatives in the history of slavery and its legacies, promote the diversification of the curriculum, and foster new collaborations with local and global communities.
This is a permanent, full-time Research and Teaching position, available at grade 7 or 8 (equivalent to Assistant Professor). It is the University of Glasgow's mission to foster an inclusive climate and equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environments.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups in academia, including BAME colleagues and women. We strongly endorse a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equality.
The successful candidate will pursue ambitious research, grant capture and publishing in the subject area; support outreach and public engagement activities relating to Slavery Studies, working with the GCCDR; contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (solo and team taught) on the slave trade and plantation slavery for programmes including the MA (Hons) in History, the MSc in History, a new MSc in Global History and a proposed MSc in Reparatory Justice.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
• Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role.
Closing Date: 17 September 2020
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Relocation assistance provided were appropiate.
Vacancy Ref: 040025
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Website: | http://www.uog.com |
Primary Category: | Humanities |
Secondary Categories: | African American History / Studies African History / Studies Atlantic History / Studies British History / Studies Colonial and Post-Colonial History / Studies Ethnic History / Studies European History / Studies Immigration History / Studies Race / Ethnic Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/27/2020 |
Closing Date | 09/17/2020 |