Lecturer in Medieval History (Research & Teaching Track)

Job Description

The History subject in the College of Arts and Humanities is seeking to appoint a Research and Teaching Track lecturer in Medieval History. The postholder will undertake field leading research in European medieval history (c.800 CE to 1500 CE), ideally through either a comparative transnational perspective (e.g. Europe’s links with medieval Islam, non Islamic Africa, and wider Eurasia), or through a set of interdisciplinary lenses that opens medieval history to substantive research collaborations beyond the traditional humanities (e.g. medical humanities, environmental humanities).

The post-holder’s research and teaching interests will complement rather than duplicate those of current staff on opened ended contracts (these can be viewed on the History staff page). Through both individual and team taught modules, and in collaboration with colleagues in the History subject areas, they will provide high quality teaching and administrative service in a range of roles.

In any given year the post-holder can expect to be asked to contribute a mix of the following teaching activities:

• Seminar teaching and lectures for History 1A (the core pre Honours Medieval History course for the undergraduate degree in History).
• A 60 credit fourth year special subject across the entire academic year.
• 1 to 2 20 credit Honours modules for a class of up to 36 students.
• Provide UG/PG dissertation supervision.
• PGT teaching (either as part of a team or as an individual), both in their own field of interest and in the skills and methodologies of medieval history scholarship.
• The post-holder will also be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of cross discipline Medieval research and teaching collaboration.

A core expectation of the post-holder will be to provide engaging and high recruiting teaching and UG, PGT and PGR supervision on Medieval History.

The postholder will be expected to pursue their own research as a third of their contracted time.

Job Purpose

To undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College’s strategic objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and progress individual/joint research projects of international standard in the subject area with the support of a mentor, as required.

2. Write up research findings/outcomes for publication in leading journals and other formats for dissemination as appropriate, identifying potential sources and contributing to funding applications as an individual or team member.

3. Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College, including establishing a track record of high quality publications.

4. Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses within the subject area in accordance with the subject’s priorities including accepting responsibilities as course co ordinator for one or more courses.

5. Contribute to the on going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.

6. Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.

7. Contribute to the development of theory and practice in the subject area.

8. Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development.

9. Take on administrative or management roles within the subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.

10. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

11. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

12. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role.

A2 Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline and of teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area.

A3 Up to date knowledge and specialist understanding in the field with an ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and to provide pastoral care to students within the subject area.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity.

C2 Developing track record of research outputs compatible with enhancing the school’s research profile in accordance with School objectives.

C3 Thorough knowledge and ability to apply policy, practice and procedures including broader University/sector/external (e.g. commercial) awareness.

C4 Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to the research and teaching activities within the subject area and wider School environment.

C5 Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching, and administrative responsibilities.

C6 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.

E2 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources, and practices that support replication.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 – £46,049 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

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Benefits and Diversity

1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension – pensions handbook , benefits and discount packages.

3. A flexible approach to working.

4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6 month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University

We believe that diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are underrepresented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community

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Vacancy Reference Number: 202856

Closing Date: 5th August 2026 at 23:45