School of History, Salary: £42,149 - £51,799 per annum, Start: 1 January 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter

We wish to appoint a Lecturer within the School of History.  You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation in the history of early America, and a commitment to delivering high quality teaching. We also welcome applications from scholars of the wider pre-modern British Atlantic World, including the Caribbean. The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, to be active in research publication that strengthens or complements that of the School, and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds.  

Candidates should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential.  You should also have some familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources.  

Informal enquiries can be directed to the Head of School, Professor Bridget Heal, at hhis@st-andrews.ac.uk or Professor Colin Kidd, cck3@st-andrews.ac.uk. 

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian, Minority or Ethnic (BAME) community and with other protected characteristics who are under-represented in lectureship posts at the University. We also welcome applications from candidates who have had recent career breaks or other non-linear career paths (we invite you to describe any such circumstances in your covering letter).

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through accreditation (Athena SWAN, Carer Positive, Stonewall, LGBT and Race Charters), as listed on: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.

Please quote ref: AC2307SB

Closing Date: 15 October 2021

Interview Date: 11 November 2021

Further Particulars: AC2307SB FPs.doc

School of History
Salary: £42,149 - £51,799 per annum
Start: 1 January 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter