Closing date: 17/05/2022, 5pm

Fixed term contract: 1 August 2022-31 July 2024

We are looking for a lecturer (fixed term) in Latin American History

The Opportunity:

There is an opportunity to join the History department of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology as a fixed-term Lecturer in Latin American history. The role requires expertise in any area of Latin American history, with a preference for specialism in Brazilian history. The successful candidate must be able to teach honours courses such as ‘Beyond Dictatorship: Human Rights in Latin America’, ‘Landscapes of Power: Brazil and its Histories’ or ‘The “Other” in Latin American History’, or other existing courses in the field of Latin American history in HCA. In addition, they will contribute to team teaching across all levels of the curriculum, including pre-honours, honours and MSc level courses, as appropriate. The successful candidate will also conduct and publish internationally excellent research.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, nationality and citizenship status, religion, sexual orientation or transgender status. 
Our School is committed to Athena SWAN principles. All appointments will be made on merit.

This is a temporary role and is available for a fixed term period of 24 months from 1 August 2022

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD awarded in Latin American History.

• Evidence of expertise in teaching Latin American history at university level.

• Portfolio of internationally excellent research accepted for publication

• Experience of working in a team

• Demonstrable commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education