Durham University, History
Lecturer in Medieval History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | United Kingdom |
Position: | Lecturer |
The Department of History at Durham University seeks to appoint a Lecturer (Grade 7) in the History of Western Europe (including Britain and Scandinavia) in the high medieval period (11th–13th centuries). Applicants should show how their research work will complement that of existing staff in the Department. The History Department is widely recognized as a leading centre of historical research and teaching, and consistently features in the top three UK History departments in league tables.
Durham University has an outstanding reputation and record in this field, and the Department is closely involved in the multi-disciplinary Institute for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, which brings together colleagues from across the university. More information about the Department of History is available at http://www.dur.ac.uk/history/.
The successful applicant will be expected to teach and collaborate in modules on medieval history at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels. They will supervise postgraduate research and will undertake outstanding research leading to publications which have high standards of international significance, and to strong applications for external grants and with potential for external impact. They will also be expected to play a leading role in encouraging the use of Durham’s excellent resources for the study of medieval history. They will take a full part in the life of the Department, contribute to IMEMS, and show ability to exercise academic leadership.
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in the University.
The postholder will be responsible to the Head of Department, currently Professor Stephen Taylor.
Requirements
Written applications should address each of the following criteria, with evidence, examples, or proposals. The successful candidate will have
· A record (appropriate to career stage) of publications that demonstrate the ability to conduct research which is internationally excellent in significance, originality and rigour
· A realistic medium-term research plan, addressing substantial and significant historical problems and aiming for publications in leading journals and with leading academic publishers
· Plans for winning external funding for research, including funds for collaborative research projects
· Readiness to engage with non-academic research users and to assist in developing the impact of historical research beyond the university sector
· Ability to develop and deliver research-led teaching for undergraduate students at all levels
· Ability to contribute to postgraduate courses and doctoral supervision, and to assist in the recruitment of postgraduate students
· Ability to play an appropriate role in departmental management and to contribute fully to the academic life of the department
Contact: |
http://www.dur.ac.uk/jobs
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Website: | http://www.dur.ac.uk/jobs |
Primary Category: | Humanities |
Secondary Categories: | Social Sciences |
Posting Date: | 04/01/2014 |
Closing Date | 04/29/2014 |