Oriel College seeks to appoint a Stipendiary Lecturer in Early Modern History for one year from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024, in the first instance, with the possibility of extension thereafter.  Applications are welcome from specialists in any field or region of History between 1400 and 1700. Candidates should have completed, or be working towards completion of, a doctorate in a relevant field, and have experience of undergraduate teaching.

The person appointed will be required to teach four hours of tutorials (one or two students) or classes (up to 10 students) per week during term time.  A number of these hours will be for other colleges within Oxford.  The Lecturer must be able to teach: European and World History III: 1400-1650 (a first-year paper taught in weekly tutorials) Early Modern Europe: 1500-1700 (a second-year paper taught in weekly tutorials) History of the British Isles 1500-1700 (a first- or second-year paper taught in weekly tutorials) Disciplines of History (a second-year paper taught in fortnightly seminars) Approaches to History (a first-year paper taught in fortnightly tutorials)

In addition to teaching, the person appointed will assist in the organisation of History and its Joint School degrees (Ancient and Modern History, History and Modern Languages, History and Economics, History and Politics) within Oriel College.

The basic stipend will be according to the Senior Tutors’ Committee recommended scale for Stipendiary Lecturers with a teaching stint of 4 hours per week (on a pro rata basis - currently £9,921 to £11,116 per annum depending on experience). Contributory membership of USS (the Universities Superannuation Scheme) is also offered. The Lecturer will be entitled to receive 8 meals per week (lunch and dinner) in the Senior Common Room, when the kitchens are open. Additionally, the Lecturer will have access to a research allowance of £632 for the year.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2023

More details on the role are available here