Assistant Professor in World History 1700-1850

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the United Kingdom seeks a Temporary Assistant Professor in World History, specializing in the 18th or early 19th century. The role involves delivering undergraduate courses, supervising dissertations, and contributing to module development for the MPhil in World History. Candidates must hold a doctorate and demonstrate a strong teaching and research background. A competitive salary between £47,389 and £59,966 is offered, with applications closing on February 24, 2026. Informal enquiries can be directed to the Chair of the Faculty.

Qualifications

• Expected to offer undergraduate lectures and supervisions.
• Participation in the Faculty's World History Seminar.
• Administration of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and supervise small groups.
• Assessment and registration of PhD students.
• Contribution to course administration.

Skills

Outstanding abilities in teaching

Exceptional record of research and publications

Firm commitment to teaching

Education

Doctorate in a relevant field

Job description

# Assistant Professor in World History, 1700-1850 (Temporary Cover)The Faculty of History wishes to recruit a Temporary Assistant Professor in World History who specializes in eighteenth or early nineteenth century history. This is a fixed term 24 month Temporary Assistant Professorship to cover the academic leave of the postholder in 2026-2028.You will make a significant contribution to our undergraduate courses by delivering lectures and undertaking small-group supervisions and you will be encouraged to develop a module for the MPhil in World History and to contribute to the core course.You will be expected to undertake supervision of third-year undergraduate dissertations and MPhil theses and will take on examining duties across a range of courses and assessments.You will assess and register PhD students and may also be asked to serve as internal examiner of PhDs. You will be expected to participate in the Faculty's World History Seminar and to attend other research events, presentations and Faculty meetings.You will contribute to the administration of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses and may also be expected to take on one of the smaller administrative roles in the Faculty.We are looking for someone holding, by the start of the appointment, a doctorate in a relevant field and who has outstanding abilities in teaching and research. You will have an exceptional record of research and publications for your career stage and be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to teaching.Please ensure that you upload the following documents to your online application:1) a covering letter (maximum of one page);2) your Curriculum Vitae, including a full list of publications (maximum of four pages);3) a document describing your main teaching and research interests, and an indication of the teaching you would hope to offer if appointed to the post (maximum of two pages);4) a sample of your writing. Please supply max 8,000 words (or an extract from an longer piece with 8,000 word section clearly marked). Please note that anything over the word count will be discounted.Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 24 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:Professor Lucy Delap, Chair of the Faculty of History - [e-mail] you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [e-mail] quote reference JJ48697 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£47,389-£59,966### ReferenceJJ48697### Category### Date published2 February 2026### Closing date24 February 2026