Departmental Lecturer in Medieval British History in Oxford

Departmental Lecturer in Medieval British History in Oxford

Oxford Full-Time 31650 - 43150 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
University of Oxford

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Deliver engaging lectures and tutorials on Medieval British History while supervising students.
  • Company: Join the prestigious Faculty of History at the University of Oxford.
  • Benefits: Receive mentorship, support for research, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on equality, diversity, and innovative teaching methods.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a vibrant academic community and shape future historians.
  • Qualifications: Doctorate in relevant field and experience in high-quality undergraduate teaching.

The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43150 £ per year.

Position

The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford OX2 6AH Faculty of History, University of Oxford Grade 7 | Part-time (0.5 FTE) | Fixed-term for 24 months.

The Faculty of History is seeking to appoint an outstanding scholar to a two-year Departmental Lectureship in Medieval British History from 1 October 2026.

This part‑time post provides teaching and examining cover during the secondment of the current Associate Professor of Medieval History and offers an excellent opportunity to join one of the world’s leading history faculties.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver lectures, tutorials and classes for undergraduate papers in the History of the British Isles (1000‑1330 and 1330‑1550).
  • Convening and teaching the Optional Subject Sexuality, Climate and Politics: the World of Edward II, 1307‑1327.
  • Contribute to other medieval history teaching according to your expertise.
  • Supervise undergraduate dissertations and postgraduate taught students.
  • Participate in examining and admissions.
  • Develop teaching materials and support students’ academic progress.
  • Contribute to the Faculty’s vibrant research culture through seminars, workshops and collaborative activities.
  • Receive mentoring from a senior academic and benefit from dedicated support for research and career development.

Qualifications

  • Have, or be close to completing, a doctorate in a relevant field.
  • Demonstrate expertise in medieval British history, particularly the history of the British Isles between c.1000 and 1550.
  • Have experience of, or clear potential for, delivering high‑quality undergraduate teaching.
  • Have the ability to supervise postgraduate taught students and contribute to curriculum development.
  • Have a developing publication profile appropriate to your career stage and a commitment to pursuing high‑quality research.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational abilities, and a collaborative approach to academic life.
  • Have good digital literacy; experience of innovative teaching methods and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion would be advantageous.

Benefits

You will receive mentoring from a senior academic and benefit from dedicated support for research and career development.

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We think you need these skills to ace Departmental Lecturer in Medieval British History in Oxford

Expertise in Medieval British History
Teaching Skills
Curriculum Development
Supervision of Postgraduate Students
Research Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills