Exeter College (part of the University of Oxford) invites applications for the Bennett Boskey Fellowship in Global History. The Fellowship, which is strictly temporary, will be tenable for a period of up to 36 months (with effect from 1 September 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter (by negotiation)).

The main duties of the post are to:

• - Engage in advanced study and research;

• - Undertake tutorial or class teaching of undergraduates of Exeter College and the Williams-Exeter Programme at Oxford, up to a maximum of 144 ‘weighted’ hours per annum (i.e. six ‘weighted’ hours per week, averaged over the three eight-week Terms of the academic year);

• - set and mark College examinations;

• - submit termly reports on students taught;

• - provide pastoral care for students;

  assess and interview in the undergraduate admissions process, and to participate in outreach and access initiatives as appropriate;

• - undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required to support the teaching of History at the College; and

• participate in the governance of the College as a member of the Governing Body (and therefore a Trustee).

The successful candidate will have:

(a) A research record of international standing, appropriate to the stage of the candidate’s career, with evidence of, or evidence of potential for producing, research of international standing in History;

(b) The proven ability, or the potential, to provide excellent tutorial and small group teaching in a range of undergraduate topics;

(c) The ability to undertake College administration and duties; and

(d) A PhD, or equivalent, in History. (Candidates must have been awarded a doctorate as a result of a viva voce examination (or equivalent doctoral defense) held between 1 October 2017 and 30 June 2021 (inclusive))

The Lecturer will be appointed on Grade 7 of the University’s salary scale for academic staff (currently £32,817 - £40,322 per annum), at a point dependent on experience. In addition to salary, a range of other generous benefits are available, as set out in the Further Particulars.

Application Deadline: 3 May 2021 at 12pm noon (BST) 

For more information on how to apply, visit: 

https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/bennett-boskey-fellowship-in-global-history/