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Job description:
The Faculty of History wishes to appoint a University Lecturer in the History of International Political Thought c.1700 to the Present. It is expected that the successful candidate will take up the post, based in central Cambridge, with effect from 1 October 2019.Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to develop this fast-expanding field of History through research and teaching. The main duties of the post will include teaching, supervising and examining at graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to research and publish in his or her field at the highest level of excellence, and to contribute to the History Faculty's flourishing research culture.Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills; show a commitment to supporting students academically; and be able and ready to co-operate in Faculty affairs, including undertaking administration. The Faculty welcomes applications from both early-career scholars and those who have established careers. By the start of the appointment, the successful candidate must hold, or be close to completion of, a doctorate (or equivalent) in a relevant field.This is a permanent appointment to retirement age, subject to the successful completion of an initial 5 year probationary period.Please also see the Further Particulars provided.To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.Please ensure that you upload any additional documents requested to the 'upload' section of the online application.Applicants seeking further information about this post may contact Professor Tim Harper, Chair of the Faculty of History at histchm@hermes.cam.ac.uk. For Further information about the application process please contact the Faculty's HR Administrator, Ms Joanne Pearson (e-mail: jobs@hist.cam.ac.uk, telephone: +44 (0)1223 335350). Please quote reference JJ17296 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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