Lecturer in Global History – University of Oxford

About the Position

The Faculty of History at the University of Oxford is inviting applications for a four-year, fixed-term Departmental Lectureship in Global and Imperial History, beginning on 1 January 2026. This position is based at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford. The role supports teaching during a temporary vacancy caused by a faculty member’s appointment to a leadership position and subsequent sabbatical. Under the guidance of Professor Faisal Devji, the lecturer will contribute significantly to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in global historical contexts, with a temporal focus between 1750 and 1930. Responsibilities include designing MSt modules, participating in DPhil seminars, and supervising student research. The role offers academic autonomy while enhancing Oxford’s globally recognised research and teaching strengths in imperial and transnational history.

Position/Job Details

Position: Departmental Lecturer in Global and Imperial History
Institution: University of Oxford
Department: Faculty of History
Research Field: Global and Imperial History
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term (4 years, non-renewable)
Start Date (Anticipated): 1 January 2026
Working Hours: Full-time
Salary Range: £37,174 – £39,355 per annum (Grade 7, points 1–3)
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Global History
Imperial History
Colonial and Postcolonial Studies
Modern European History
Transnational History

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Doctorate in a relevant historical field (or near completion)
Demonstrated experience teaching Global and Imperial History
Ability to supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students
Knowledge of current literature and research in the field

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong publication record appropriate to career stage
Experience developing course content and leading core modules
Capacity for administrative and coordination duties
Ability to design postgraduate modules in Global History

Key Responsibilities

Teach the European and World History 11 paper (1750–1930)
Deliver MSt in Global and Imperial History content
Participate in DPhil training seminars
Design and lead a specialised MSt option paper
Supervise undergraduate and graduate students
Contribute to academic administration within the Faculty

Application Process

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted online via the Oxford University Recruitment Portal. Only completed applications received by the deadline will be considered.

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