The Department of History at King’s College London seeks to appoint a Lecturer (Education) in Early Modern World History, tenable for 12 months full-time from 1 September 2021, to cover for Professor Francisco Bethencourt during a period of leave.

The post-holder will specialize in Early Modern History; preference will be given to applicants with expertise in the history of religion both in Europe and beyond. Your responsibilities will include teaching the module 7AAH2023 Divided by Faith? The Age of Religious Violence in Early Modern Europe. You will also teach on the modules 4AAH0001 Historical Skills, Sources and Approaches, 4AAH1004 Power, Culture and Belief in Europe 1500-1800 and either 6AAH4005 Nations or 6AAH4012 Authority, as well as making contributions to the MA in Early Modern History. You will also be expected to contribute to the administration and pastoral provision of the Department of History.

Applications are welcome from candidates with expertise in Early Modern History and the ability to teach the modules outlined above. Candidates should have submitted a PhD by the date of appointment.

This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months

This is a full-time post – 100% full time equivalent

Skills, knowledge, and experience

Essential criteria:

1. PhD in Early Modern History submitted or awarded

2. Excellent research expertise in Early Modern History

3. Ability to convene, teach and assess modules relating to Early Modern History across the undergraduate curriculum

4. Ability to engage students and support their learning

5. Demonstrable administrative and interpersonal skills, a collaborative ethos, and capacity for team-working

6. Strong track record in research relative to career stage

7. Experience of teaching and supporting students at UG level

8. Ability to teach the modules listed in the role profile

Application Deadline: 18 May 2021

For more information on the role and details on how to apply, visit: 

https://jobs.kcl.ac.uk/gb/en/job/021244/Lecturer-in-Early-Modern-World-HistoryEducation