Reader in History of Medicine (112103-0826) in Coventry

Reader in History of Medicine (112103-0826)

Location University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department History

Position Type Permanent

£58,225 to £71,566 per annum

About the Role

The Department of History seeks to appoint a Reader in the History of Medicine on a full-time and indefinite basis from 1 January 2027.

You will be part of one of the largest History departments in the UK with a thriving community of teachers and researchers covering a range of disciplines and geographical areas.

About You

You will have expertise in the History of Medicine fitting in with at least one of the University of Warwick’s interdisciplinary research spotlights.

Your scholarship will focus primarily on psychiatric responses to political upheavals in the twentieth century, including partitions and population exchanges.

We seek to appoint an outstanding scholar whose comparative and trans‑geographic perspectives illuminate European as well as Asian and Middle Eastern practices and experiences of psychiatric care.

You need to be able to demonstrate how your research in the History of Medicine is fresh and exciting and you should indicate in your covering letter how yourresearch interfaces with existing specialisms and research centres in the department, the faculty and wider university.

Within the History department, there is existing research and teaching specialisms in the History of Medicine. The postholder will contribute to the activities of the Centre for the History of Medicine, Science and Technology, and of the Global History and Cultures Centre.

(https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/chmst/ ; https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/ghcc/)

There are also many opportunities to develop connections and collaborations with colleagues in other departments, especially the Warwick Medical School and the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The History department values diversity, aims to challenge discrimination, and promotes equality and freedom of speech. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Applications are particularly welcome from groups that are presently under‑represented in the discipline of history in the UK, including individuals who identify as Black, Asian and other under‑represented ethnicities. We are committed to supporting all our staff in their work in our department in line with the Equality Act 2010.

You will be encouraged to propose your own modules depending on your expertise and research interests.

You will also be expected to supervise final‑year dissertations and contribute to MA teaching and PGR student supervision.

You will undertake lecturing, seminar teaching, essay tutorials, office hours, marking of undergraduate work and monitoring of student attendance in accordance with the Department’s quality assurance practices. You will also act as personal tutor to an assigned group of undergraduate students, providing pastoral support and guidance during the academic year.

You will be actively engaged in research in the History of Medicine.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

The Warwick University History Department is one of the largest history departments in the UK, with teaching and research notable for its disciplinary range and geographical scope. The Department is comprised of c.50 academic staff, 5 postdoctoral staff, 13 support staff, c.1,000 undergraduate students, and c.80 postgraduate students. The Department has a strong international reputation and consistently high rankings in both UK and international surveys. In the recent REF 2021 exercise 92% of research was ranked as world leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). The Department is committed to maintaining and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion amongst its staff and student community.

The Department is home to six research centres: the Global History and Culture Centre; the Centre for the History of Medicine, Science and Technology; the European History Centre; the Early Modern and Eighteenth Century Centre; the Centre for Global Jewish Studies and the Centre for Caribbean Studies. We also engage with the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance which is a Faculty of Arts research centre.

All staff have access to an annual Individual Research Account (currently £750) to support their research. In addition, you will be eligible to apply for faculty and university funding to support teaching and research initiatives.

About the University

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK. * Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/ .

* World University Ranking 2026 , Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

Closing Deadline

Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.

Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office‑based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

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We are proud to be a Living Wage employer .

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