Lecturer in Medieval European Economic and Social History

at  Kings College London

Job id: 093786. Salary: £43,205 - £46,732 per annum inclusive of London weighting allowance.
Posted: 06 August 2024. Closing date: 19 September 2024.
Business unit: Faculty of Arts & Humanities. Department: History.
Contact details: Jon Wilson, Head of History. jon.wilson@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Strand Campus. Category: Academic & Teaching.
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About Us
King’s History department is an internationally-recognised centre for the study of the history of the world. Our undergraduate curriculum introduces students to world history from the early medieval period to the present; it then offers students pathways to study every continent through their second and third years. Our MA provision is similarly broad, developing students’ expertise in medieval, early modern and modern world history. We are an intellectual home for scholars of every region of the world, who use approaches which range from local micro-histories to large-scale quantitative analysis. We particularly value conversation between scholars of different periods and places, with different approaches.
About The Role
The Department of History seeks to appoint a Lecturer specialising in medieval economic and social history, for three years. This is to cover a colleague who has been awarded a major research grant. We are looking to recruit a colleague with expertise in any aspect of the field able to teach a range of courses in medieval economic and social history and its methods.
You will conduct and publish high quality research in the subject. You will teach a range of undergraduate and, potentially, MA modules in medieval history, and in economic and social history, including advanced methods modules in economic history.
You will contribute to survey modules, taking seminars of core skills modules and possibly MA teaching. You will assume pastoral and administrative responsibilities, and participate actively in the life and culture of the department. A strong research record, excellent teaching ability, outstanding interpersonal skills and a collaborative ethos are essential for the role.
We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented in the Department of History. Applications from members of groups marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Equality Act are particularly welcome.
This is a full time role and you will be offered a a fixed term contract until 31 December 2028.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• PhD in medieval European economic and social history
• Excellent research in medieval European economic and social history
• Ability to convene, teach and assess modules relating to medieval European economic and social history
• Expertise in quantitative economic research techniques
• Ability to engage students, support their learning and support their wellbeing through their degree
• Demonstrable administrative skills or ability
• Evidence of a collaborative ethos, capacity for team-working and enthusiasm for engaging with other colleagues
• Experience of teaching and supporting students at undergraduate level
• Excellent research record relative to career stage

Desirable criteria

• Experience of teaching and supporting students at postgraduate level

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