University of Bristol
Lecturer in Imperial History
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The role
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute fully to high-quality and research-led teaching within the Department of History. They will have a track record of teaching history at undergraduate level and will take up the post on 1 September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a fixed-term Pathway 3 Grade J role at 0.7 FTE, providing maternity cover from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027.
What will you be doing?
The successful candidate will be actively engaged in scholarship in Imperial History and will have experience of research-led teaching in this field. They will be expected to contribute to the provision of team-taught units reflecting this field of research.
The successful candidate will also be expected to:
- Supervise undergraduate dissertations
- Act as personal tutor
- Undertake other teaching and administrative duties as appropriate
- Remain engaged in scholarship to support research-led teaching
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You should apply if
- You have completed a PhD in history by the end of August 2026.
- You may have a track record in research publication.
- You have a proven track record in the teaching of history at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, and potentially also of teaching other units related to your specialism.
- You have completed an HEA-accredited teaching qualification or have clear plans to do so.
- You have demonstrated clear potential to achieve excellence in delivering research-led and research-informed teaching in your field.
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- Contract type: Fixed term maternity cover from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027 or the return of the current post holder
- Work pattern: 0.7 FTE
- Grade: J
- Salary: £43,482 to £50,253 per annum pro rata
- School/Unit: School of Arts
- Shift pattern: The appointed person will need to be available on the days/times for which teaching is timetabled
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Thursday 27th August.
For informal queries please contact: Dr Sam Hitchmough (sam.hitchmough@bristol.ac.uk)
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Available documents
- ACAD108684 - Lecturer in Imperial History JD.pdf
- ALSS Faculty Further Particulars 2026.pdf
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