Lecturer in American History before 1860 (University of Exeter)

The University of Exeter seeks to appoint a full time, permanent post of Lecturer in American History/History of the Americas who will contribute to extending the research profile of History at Exeter, particularly in areas related or complementary to American History/History of the Americas pre-1860, or the Atlantic World, 1600-1850, including slavery, or material culture or trade and colonisation, tenable from 1^st September 2016.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD or equivalent in American History/History of the Americas and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in an active field of 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 Henry French, e-mail H.French@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 724184.

The closing date for applications is 15 March 2016. To apply, visit: http://humanities.exeter.ac.uk/news/vacancies/