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Department of International History
LSE Fellow in International History – History of Africa
Salary from £39,313 to £47,148, with potential to progress to £50,614 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 24 months in the first instance
The Department of International History at the LSE invites applications for an LSE Fellow in the History of Africa, for the academic session to commence in September 2023.
Expertise in the History of Africa and the British Empire is Essential as the Fellow will be required to primarily teach HY240 From Empire to CommonWealth: war, race, and imperilaism in British History, 1780 to the present day and HY436 Race, Violence and Colonial Rule in Africa as well as other courses in the next two academic sessions.
The successful candidate will contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the School by conducting teaching and research which will enhance the School’s reputation as a research-led teaching institution, with appropriate mentoring from the Department. They will be expected to participate in teaching at both undergraduate and masters’ level for up to a maximum of six classroom contact hours per week; will have time to undertake research and will be expected to participate in the administrative and social activities of the Department.
The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in Twentieth Century History by the post start date or in a relevant area by the post start date or, be near completion. The successful candidate will have expertise in the history of Africa and the British Empire, ideally including India. A developing research record in the field; Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work in close partnership with fellow teachers, as well as on a one-on-one basis with students and in small groups, and to provide effective support, as necessary. Relevant teaching experience and previous use of Virtual Learning Environment would be desirable.
The School offers an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email n.p.ludlow@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 10th July 2023 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Please note that the interview for this role will take place in the afternoon of Thursday 20th July 2023.
An LSE Fellowship is intended to be an entry route to an academic career and is deemed by the School to be a career development position. As such, applicants who have already been employed as an LSE Fellow for three years in total are not eligible to apply. If you have any queries about this please contact the HR Division.