Departmental Lecturer in American History

at  University of Oxford

ABOUT YOU

You will have a completed doctorate in a relevant field, or evidence that a doctorate is close to completion, e.g., candidates who have submitted their dissertation will be considered, subject to successful examination. An aptitude for teaching, the ability to inspire and enthuse students and a record of successful teaching within the field of appointment and the ability to take on administrative responsibilities such as coordinating an undergraduate cohort or core undergraduate course, as well as a publication record commensurate with career stage, and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field of appointment is essential. Experience of pastoral care of undergraduate students would be desirable.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Applications are invited for two one-year, full-time, fixed-term Departmental Lectureship in American History within the University of Oxford, Faculty of History, George Street, Oxford OX1 2RL. These appointments will fulfil teaching needs arising from a period of academic leave resulting from external funding and are not renewable. Applications are invited from scholars with active research and teaching interests in American History regardless of the period, even though at least one of the posts will give preference to a candidate with teaching and research expertise in 20th Century US History.

THE ROLE

The successful applicants will lecture, tutor, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students in American History. Support the convenor of the MSt strand in US History, including teaching on the two MSt core courses “Theory and Methods” and “Sources and Historiography” and the offering of an MSt Option Paper, and mark undergraduate essays and collections exams and take part in University examining for undergraduates and graduates as and when requested to do so. They will also engage positively and proactively with the academic community in the Faculty and Rothermere American Institute, be the first contact for student matters relating to attendance, conduct, coursework, performance, and welfare (referring matters to appropriate others), while also undertaking advanced academic study and research in American History to underpin lectures and class teaching, and to participate in the Faculty’s research-related activities.