Stipendiary Lecturership in Medieval History

Christ Church invites applications for a two-year fixed-term Stipendiary Lecturership in Medieval History. This is a part-time temporary, fixed-term position to fulfil a current teaching need for the period 1 October 2025 to 20 September 2027; therefore, the appointment carries with it no expectation of permanent employment at Christ Church.

The successful candidate will deliver nine hours of tutorial teaching per week, averaged over the three eight-week terms of each academic year. Tutorials consist of an hour of academic discussion between tutor and students, and tutors are expected to mark written work as part of each tutorial.

Applicants should be able to teach tutorials for the following papers:

• British History 2 (c. 1000-1300) and/or British History 3 (c. 1330-1550) for both Prelims (1st years) and Final Honour School (2nd years)

• European and World History 2 (1000-1300) for Prelims and one or more European and World History paper(s) for the Final Honour School

• One or more Optional, Further, or Special Subject, depending on the lecturer’s area of expertise

They will also be expected to share in the teaching of Disciplines of History for second- and third-year students and to supervise undergraduate dissertations that fall within their area of research.

The successful candidate will have a completed doctorate, or evidence that one will be substantially complete before the start date, in History. Candidates with a specialisation in any aspect of medieval history are encouraged to apply. Evidence of the skills for successful tutorial teaching, including the ability to explain problems and ideas lucidly, listen to students’ questions and views sympathetically, and enthuse and inspire them are essential. 

For more information, including how to apply, please see the attached Further Particulars.