The Department of History at the University of Warwick seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in African History on a full-time and indefinite basis commencing on 1 September 2022.

The candidate will have expertise in African history, broadly construed to include the African diaspora, and may work on any period from the early modern to present. The department has existing strengths in East Africa, the history of slavery, global history and the history of science and medicine, and would particularly welcome applications from historians who can complement and extend our existing specialisms. Preference may be given to applicants with knowledge of a relevant African language and connections with African universities/organisations.

It is envisaged that you may teach on all or a combination of the modules listed below, depending on the successful candidate’s knowledge and expertise and department requirements:

-First year module ‘HI177 A History of Africa from 1800’;

-Second year module ‘HI277 Africa and the Cold War’;

-Third year module ‘HI32B Kenya’s Mau Mau Rebellion’

In addition, 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.

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 Africa or a related field.

We welcome applications from early career researchers, please note the PhD must be awarded by the job start date of 1 September 2022.

Application Deadline: 10 January 2022

More details on the department, role, and application process are available here