Job: Lecturer in Medieval Mediterranean History (University of Exeter)

The College of Humanities of the University of Exeter is seeking applications for a position as Lecturer in Medieval Mediterranean History (Education and Research) until 1 December 2016 (quote job reference  P54941), with a starting salary from £33,943 within the Grade F band (£33,943 - £38,183), including generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Combining world class research with very high levels of student satisfaction we are a member of the Russell Group and now have over 19,000 students. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) Exeter was ranked 16th nationally with 98% of its research rated as being of international quality. We are ranked 9th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide league table, 13th in The Complete University Guide and 11th in the Guardian University Guide.

The College wishes to recruit a full time Lecturer in Medieval Mediterranean History. The post is available from 1st September 2017 on a permanent basis. The post of Lecturer in Medieval Mediterranean History will contribute to extending the research profile of medieval history at Exeter, particularly in areas related or complementary to the history of the medieval Mediterranean, c.500-c.1350.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent in medieval European history and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in an active field of medieval historical research related or complementary to existing Exeter strengths. He/she will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics;   a strong record in attracting research funding, or demonstrable potential to attract such funding, teamwork skills to work in collaboration with existing group members, an active and supportive approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research that will help to foster interactions and links both within the University and externally, the attitude and ability to engage in continuous professional development, the aptitude to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning and enthusiasm for delivering undergraduate programmes.

For further information please contact Professor Richard Toye, e-mail R.Toye@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 723296.

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The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

Source: Maria Fusaro