Lecturer in Imperial History in London

Lecturer in Imperial History in London

London Temporary No working from home possible
University of Bristol

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Engage in high-quality teaching and research in Imperial History.
  • Company: Join a prestigious university with a focus on academic excellence.
  • Benefits: Fixed-term role with opportunities for professional development and scholarship.
  • Other info: Dynamic academic environment with opportunities for research and collaboration.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the field of history while shaping future scholars.
  • Qualifications: PhD in history by August 2026 and experience in undergraduate teaching.

The role

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute fully to high-quality and research-led teaching within the Department of History. They will have a track record of teaching history at undergraduate level and will take up the post on 1 September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a fixed-term Pathway 3 Grade J role at 0.7 FTE, providing maternity cover from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027.


What will you be doing?

The successful candidate will be actively engaged in scholarship in Imperial History and will have experience of research-led teaching in this field. They will be expected to contribute to the provision of team-taught units reflecting this field of research.

The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise undergraduate dissertations, to act as personal tutor, to undertake other teaching and administrative duties as appropriate, and to remain engaged in scholarship to support research-led teaching.


You should apply if

  • You have completed a PhD in history by the end of August 2026.
  • You may have a track record in research publication.
  • You have a proven track record in the teaching of history at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, and potentially also of teaching other units related to your specialism.
  • You have completed an HEA-accredited teaching qualification or have clear plans to do so.
  • You have demonstrated clear potential to achieve excellence in delivering research-led and research-informed teaching in your field.

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    We think you need these skills to ace Lecturer in Imperial History in London

    Research-led Teaching
    Undergraduate Teaching
    PhD in History
    Scholarship in Imperial History
    Supervision of Dissertations
    Personal Tutoring
    Team-taught Units