Lecturer in War Studies

Job Description

The History subject in the College of Arts and Humanities is seeking to appoint a fixed-term University Lecturer in Historyand War Studies,whowill provide engaging and high-recruiting teaching on modern militaryhistory in the 20thcentury.

The post-holder willcontribute teaching to the Level 4 SpecialSubject,TheFirst World War, (HIST4293),andtoHistory’s semester 1 course, ‘Intelligence Analysis and Policymaking’, on the Erasmus Mundus International Masters in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies (IMSISS), which recruits between 45 and 80 students annually (for further details see ).

The post-holder willalsobe expected tocontributed teaching to the core course on History’sMScprogrammein War Studies, taught from withinthe Scottish Centre for War Studies and Conflict Archaeology (for further details see ).

The post-holder may also supervise UG/PG dissertations and other assessed work, by agreement with the Head of Subject.

The postholder will also be expected to pursue their own scholarship-based research as 10% of their contracted time.

Job Purpose

To contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by contributing to teaching, assessment and administration processes associated with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and to undertake scholarship to enhance learning and teaching in the School of Humanities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Deliver a range of teaching, supervision, and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Subject/School.
2. Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.
3. 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.
4. Make effective use of learning technologies to support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback, and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision.
5. Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face to face and potentially online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem-based learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.
6. Engage in scholarship by undertaking methodologically rigorous, educationally relevant, enquiries into student learning and disseminate evidence to enhance your own, and potentially others’, teaching practices. Attend and participate in appropriate seminars and conferences to support research-led teaching, scholarship and/or professional practice in your disciplinary area.
7. Develop effective working relationships with students and, in partnership with relevant student services teams, respond appropriately to the diverse range of learning approaches and learner needs.
8. Develop relationships with external stakeholders in support of knowledge exchange, public understanding, and appropriate forms of outreach such as widening access.
9. Participate in local, and potentially overseas, activities associated with student recruitment (e.g. open days), orientation and induction and other School and University initiatives such as support for student transitions, employability and student mobility as appropriate.
10. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
11. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Subject/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 in History and/or teaching experience.
• 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.

Desirable:

• B1 Experience of teaching 20thcentury Military History.

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

Experience

Essential:

• E1 Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.
• E2 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

Desirable:

• F1 Experience of teaching 20- and/or 60-credit modules at Honours and PGT level in History.
• F2 Experience of supervising and marking UG/PG dissertations.

Terms and Conditions

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

This post is part time (24.5 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 6 months.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

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 we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity 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 under-represented 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: 203663

Closing Date: 29th July 2026 at 23:45