Job Description

Applications are invited for a 2-year, full-time, fixed-term Teaching Fellow in the History of the Middle East since World War I within the University of Oxford, Faculty of History, George Street, OX1 2RL, and from the date the Humanities department moves to its new premises, The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford.

The Role

This will be a teaching-only position, across undergraduate and taught postgraduate cohorts, with no requirement that the postholder will undertake research during their appointment. The purpose of post is specifically to provide a time-limited period of teaching development and support, so as a result there is no expectation that the post will be extended beyond the advertised period of two years.

The person appointed to the position will be expected to give high-quality tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision in History at both undergraduate and graduate level and contribute to, develop and enhance the learning and teaching in the field of in the History of the Middle East since World War I.

The demand for Global and Imperial History among undergraduates and taught postgraduates at the Faculty of History is consistently high. The Faculty has a strong and growing interest at undergraduate level in the histories of non-Western history, particularly in the histories of colonial and postcolonial states, societies and cultures, and of decolonisation and globalisation. It consistently attracts a significant number of high-quality and highly diverse research postgraduate applications in the field of Middle East History.

The Teaching Fellow will specifically contribute to teaching and supervision in the History of the Middle East since World War I. The Teaching Fellow will also contribute to the new Masters curriculum, which will be inaugurated in 2026, and will offer an Option paper on the Middle East.

About you

You will have a completed doctorate in a relevant field, or evidence that a doctorate is close to completion. Candidates who have submitted their dissertation will be considered, subject to successful examination. An aptitude for teaching, the ability to inspire and enthuse students and a record of successful teaching in the History of the Middle East since World War I is essential as is sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop course materials. The ability to take on administrative responsibilities such as coordinating an undergraduate cohort or core undergraduate course, as well as a strong publication record commensurate with career stage is also essential. Experience of pastoral care of undergraduate students would be desirable.

Application Process

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Martin Conway, current Faculty Board Chair and Professor of Contemporary European History (martin.conway@history.ox.ac.uk); all practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: recruitments@history.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision.

You will be required to complete a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

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