Lecturer in Military History (PERM-415-2020)

Bishop Grosseteste University is based in the historic uphill area of the city, just a ten minutes’ walk away from the castle and cathedral and a range of other cultural and historical attractions. BGU has been awarded a Gold Teaching Excellence Framework Award for its teaching and learning and the unique and positive experience we offer our students is well recognised and evidenced through such key achievements. This is an exciting time of expansion and growth for the institution and BGU will be able to provide you with the opportunity to develop your career and contribute to our ongoing success. 

The University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Military History to support delivery across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes including BA (Hons) Military History, BA (Hons) History, and a MA in Social & Cultural History. The successful applicant will join a well-established, research-active team within an expanding subject area at the University.   We are looking for an excellent teacher and researcher, who has experience of undergraduate teaching and preferably at postgraduate level. We are particularly interested in candidates who work on Air Power History, the Second World War and/or the Cold War. The History team specialises in 19th & 20th century political cultures, Intelligence History & the Second World War, Media History, Heritage Education, Intellectual History and Local History; and actively participates in the University’s research and knowledge exchange unit ‘History on Record: Unlocking the Archives’.

Student-centred and research-led strategies are at the heart of the History delivery at Bishop Grosseteste University. We seek to appoint a collegial, enthusiastic lecturer with a range of research and teaching expertise. You will also contribute to teaching across the wider subject area of History, if required. This is a permanent appointment. 

Candidates for this post should be in possession of a PhD or near completion, and preferably have a record of publication. They should also have some experience of teaching in higher education. This is an Early Career post and you will be supported in the development of your professional prospects.

BGU offers a generous employee benefits package including:

25 days holiday for Grades 1-635 days holiday for Grades 7+Plus 3 additional discretionary days annual leave over the Christmas periodVarious pension scheme options including a Local Government Pension Scheme offering up to a 19.5% Employer Contribution, a Teachers Pension scheme offering up to 23.68% Employer Contribution, and also a 10% non-contributory pension for members of staff that do not wish to pay into a scheme.A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free online GP services and face to face counselling sessionsWe also offer various free perks and discounted vouchers through Perkbox e.g. a monthly free cinema ticket, a free coffee every week, a Birthday Box delivered straight to your work or home, Free Eyecare Vouchers, a Cycle to Work Scheme, plus many discounts at various high street shops and online brands.

Informal enquiries about the post may be made in the first instance to Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall, Programme Leader for Military History, Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY; email claire.hubbard-hall@bishopg.ac.uk

Applications should be submitted through the electronic application system, responding to the criteria questions as indicated. Candidates should also upload a CV including record of publication. Further information and a copy of the job description may be obtained via the website. 

Due to the current global epidemiological situation and the emergency measures introduced, the interview will take place via Microsoft Teams. 

Closing Date: 25 May 2020
Category: Academic