Assistant Professor in Environmental History

1 week ago

Coventry, United Kingdom University of Warwick Full time

Assistant Professor in Environmental History (111009-1125) The Department of History seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Environmental History on a full‑time and indefinite basis from 1 September 2026. The position is part of one of the largest History departments in the UK, covering a range of disciplines and geographical areas. University of Warwick provided pay range This range is provided by the University of Warwick. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities Teach modules such as HI113 Europe in the Making, HI153 Making of the Modern World, HI2K2 Imperial Natures: Environments and Empires from c. 1450 to the Present, HI2K9 Historical Research. Propose and deliver your own modules where appropriate. Supervise final‑year dissertations and contribute to MA teaching. Lecturing, seminar teaching, essay tutorials, office hours, marking of undergraduate work, monitoring student attendance in accordance with the Department’s quality assurance practices. Act as personal tutor to an assigned group of undergraduate students, providing pastoral support and guidance. Engage in active research in Environmental History or a related field. Qualifications PhD awarded by 1 September 2026. Expertise in Environmental History with fresh, exciting research that complements existing University, faculty and departmental research strategies. Experience of teaching at university level and supervision of research projects. Demonstrated ability to engage with themes such as oceanic history, energy history, animal history, non‑western, indigenous, and/or decolonial methodologies. Early‑career researchers welcome; applicants from under‑represented backgrounds encouraged. Application Procedure Submit a CV and cover letter via the official careers portal (warwick‑careers.tal.net) by the closing deadline Monday 5 January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). CV should include education and employment history, and other relevant experience. Cover letter should explain motivations and show how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description PDF. Apply from any location; right to work in UK required or sponsorship option available. Closing Deadline Monday 5 January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). Start Date 1 September 2026. Benefits Attractive pension scheme. 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure. Generous parental/adoption leave policy. Onsite childcare facilities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer. Safeguarding & DBS Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding. Right to Work If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK. Job Description Job Description PDF – 117KB. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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