Lecturer in Late Medieval history (c.1300-c.1500)

Role Description

The Department of History is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in late Medieval history (c.1300-c.1500),  focussing particularly (but not exclusively) on English archival resources. Applicants whose work addresses gender and sexualities may be preferred.

The post is offered on an open contract from September 2023. 

You should have a PhD in an area of history relevant to the post and ideally hold an appropriate teaching qualification. Applicants will have a strong publication record commensurate with their career stage, and be able to demonstrate the potential for grant capture. A capacity to develop knowledge exchange and impact will be desirable.

The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for, and experience of, designing and delivering modules informed by their research interests. The Department, in preparation for semesterisation in September 2023, is currently revising all our portfolios. Applicants should seek to demonstrate how their interests and experience would contribute to one or more of our Stage One World History modules, our existing range of Stage Three Special Subjects (undergraduate) and our Taught Postgraduate programmes and options (postgraduate). 

Academic staff in the Department are internationally renowned for their research. We are active participants in the interdisciplinary Centre for Medieval Studies and, in the Borthwick Institute for Archives, possess unique research collections.

The Department expects all colleagues to strive for a working and learning environment that is welcoming, fair, and inclusive for staff and students. Applications from women, people from black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, and under-represented communities will be welcomed. We also consider applications for flexible working. #EqualityatYork 

Role

• To enhance and promote the research activities of the department by developing a personal research plan independently and/or in collaboration with others as part of a larger research team.
• To develop original research proposals, identify and obtaining external sources of funding
• To plan, deliver and critically review innovative teaching materials, techniques and module design and take responsibility for the quality of the provision.
• To undertake effectively a range of administrative and managerial responsibilities.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• You will have a PhD in a cognate discipline relevant to the post. You should also hold an appropriate teaching qualification or a willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice.
• You will have specialist knowledge in your subject area, enabling you to design, develop & deliver teaching appropriate to students in History. You will have experience of taking responsibility for teaching and learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. You will have the ability to supervise students at all levels.
•  You will have the ability to develop research objectives, projects and proposals that complement and enhance the department's research strategy. You will be able to evidence your ability to disseminate your research findings as high-quality outputs, and at conferences and other appropriate events.
• You will have excellent IT communication skills, with the ability to engage with wide ranging audiences using a range of media. You will have an interest in developing impact beyond academia.

In support of your application please provide a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) and a CV (no longer than 4 pages).

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact the History Administrative Manager, Melissa Henthorne (Melissa.Henthorne@york.ac.uk)

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork