Newcastle University, UK, School of History, Classics and Archaeology

Reader / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in the History of Modern China

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is seeking to appoint a Reader / Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in the History of Modern China.

The primary purpose of the post is to undertake research on the history of modern China and to provide research-led teaching and research supervision in this field at undergraduate and postgraduate level within the broader context of the School’s strategic commitment to the development of East Asian history within an international curriculum. The successful candidate will take on an appropriate administrative workload, and work with colleagues in the School and the Faculty to develop interdisciplinary initiatives, innovative programme developments, and international research and teaching collaborations.

Candidates for a Readership will have already established an excellent track record of recent publications in internationally recognised journals in their specialist area, experience in research project management and a record of successful funding applications. They should be experienced in programme development and curriculum innovation, have an ability to build up international networks and have a flair for leadership.

Candidates for a Senior Lectureship will already have a national and international profile in research, a record of successful funding applications and experience of curriculum development and teaching in their subject area. They should have some experience in administration.

Candidates for a Lectureship will have a Ph.D. in an appropriate subject, a good record of recent research and publication and firm plans for future research and publication. They should also have experience of teaching and curriculum development at university level