JOB: Durham: Asst Prof History of Science/Technology
Assistant Professor in the History of Science and/or Technology
The role
Based in one of the UK's leading centres for the study of history, you
will make an important contribution to the development of a dynamic
research culture, building on the expertise of a strong cluster of
historians with interests in the history of science and/or technology.
Making use of your own outstanding knowledge and the University and
region’s important resources in the field, you will carry out and
publish excellent and original research. Passionate about the history of
science and/or technology, you
will help to develop and extend our suite of undergraduate and
postgraduate modules, and share your enthusiasm through exceptional
teaching. At Durham, you will benefit from a strong commitment to intra-
and inter-disciplinary research, and from the resources
of a host of specialist Research Institutes and Centres. You will also
enjoy the advantages of a mentoring scheme to develop you as a
historian, teacher and leader in the discipline and beyond.
You will need
- A good first-degree, complemented by a PhD in the history of science and/or technology or a related subject (either completed, or currently in progress).
- The ability to produce world-class research, including a research plan which supports the activities of the department.
- The confidence to supervise PhD students.
- To be willing to develop successful research project proposals, with the scope to secure funding or generate income.
- Experience of delivering high-quality teaching across lectures and in smaller study groups, with the ability attain fellowship of the HEA.
- Confident leadership and communication skills, with the willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.