Lecturer in Public History

The University of Bristol invites applications to a permanent Lectureship (Lecturer B) in Public History. We invite applications from specialists in any area of history or heritage, with experience of partnership working and a strong track record of engaging with individuals, groups and/or institutions outside academia. Candidates with a professional background outside academia are also encouraged to apply. All candidates should be able to demonstrate excellence in research, teaching and impact and engagement.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute fully to high-quality teaching and administration within the Department of History and to pursue research in her/his area of specialism to the highest standards in order to enhance the international research profile of the Department, the School of Humanities, and the Faculty of Arts. The appointment start date is 1st September 2017.

For further information about the department, see http://www.bris.ac.uk/history/

Grade: Lecturer B, Pathway 1, Grade J
Salary: Starting salary £36,001- £40,523 per annum.

Contact for informal enquiries:
Professor Josie McLellan at josie.mclellan@bristol.ac.uk
Ms R Jacks r.jacks@bristol.ac.uk Tel. +44 (0)117 331 7982

Timescale of appointment:

Long-listed candidates will be notified on or about 5th May 2017. They will be required to submit a sample of their work (in English, not more than 10,000 words) by 10th May 2017.

Short-listed candidates will be notified on or about 26th May 2017 and invited to interview. They will be required to submit brief outlines for 2 units they might teach, to be sent to the Executive Support Team at: hums-academicsupport@bristol.ac.uk. See department website for unit types: http://www.bris.ac.uk/history/.

Interview date: 13th June 2017.
Anticipated start date: September 2017