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University of Worcester

Lecturer / Lecturer (Teaching) in History

University of Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609


The University of Worcester is an award-winning, fast-growing, and dynamic institution set in a historic city. Worcester is a beautiful cathedral city situated in the heart of England on the banks of the River Severn. It offers all the modern amenities of a city, yet is still close to the Malvern Hills, the Welsh borders, the Wye Valley, and the Cotswolds. It is located close to the M5 motorway and has direct rail links with Birmingham and London.

The Department of History & Sociology is seeking to recruit a Lecturer / Lecturer (Teaching) in History on a part-time basis for a fixed term period of four years. Candidates should possess or be approaching completion of a PhD and have subject expertise in at least one of the following areas:

Modern; nineteenth/twentieth-century British history

Gender and/or ‘women’s’ history

It is also essential that candidates have experience with curriculum delivery including in relation to study skills, research methods, and work-based learning, as well as with open and applicant days. To be considered for the standard academic contract (SAC), candidates will be expected to have an emerging profile of publications suitable for submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF).

What's in it for you?

Annual incremental increase up to £41,732 pro rata, with the opportunity to progress to £45,585 pro rata

47 days of leave per year pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)

Attractive Company Pension Scheme

Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing

Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme

In-house training and development support

A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

For an informal discussion please contact Dr. Luke Devine (Head of Department) at l.devine@worc.ac.uk

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