The Department of History seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Ottoman History on a full-time and indefinite basis from 1 September 2024. 

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 Ottoman History, broadly construed as to include the territories in Asia, Europe and Africa that formed the Ottoman Empire from the mid-15th century to the early 20th century.

Although the chronological and thematic focus of the post is open, the ability to work with original sources in Ottoman Turkish, Arabic, Persian or other languages of the Ottoman Empire is essential. 

The History department has other academic staff researching and teaching in Middle Eastern, European and African History and applicants should indicate in their covering letter how their research expertise interfaces with existing research specialisms in the department.  We are particularly keen to see applications from backgrounds currently underrepresented in UK higher education. 

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:

HI113 Europe in the Making:

https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/students/modules/HI113

HI114 History and Politics of the Modern Middle East:

https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/students/modules/HI114

HI153 Making of the Modern World:

https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/students/modules/HI153

HI2E1 & HI2E2 Historiography:

https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/students/modules/HI2E1   https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/students/modules/HI2E2

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 and contribute to MA teaching. 

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 a 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 Ottoman History or a related field. 

We welcome applications from early career researchers from all sections of the community from around the globe.  Please note that the PhD must be awarded by the job start date of 1 September 2024. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Tim Lockley (Head of Department) at [email protected]. To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter.

Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

Your cover letter should detail how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.  

Writing samples may be requested from applicants at shortlisting stage and should not be submitted with the initial application.

The interviews will be held on: Feb/March 2024 (TBC). Interviews may take place remotely via Microsoft Teams if this proves necessary.

Application deadline: 14 January 2024

More details on the role are available here