Lectureship in Early Modern Global History
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,979 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Including London Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0426-126 |
Summary
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Full-Time, Fixed-Term (One Year)
Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Early Modern Global History to teach in the Department of History and Classics for one year from 1 September 2026.
This fixed-term post provides cover for a Lecturer in the Department who is taking up a Leverhulme Research Fellowship in 2026/27.
The successful candidate will pursue their own research and will be encouraged to develop their publications and contribute to the Department’s REF submission. They will be expected to contribute to teaching and administration in the department, delivering lectures and leading seminar groups attached to the yearlong early modern Gateway module for first year students, ‘Renaissance to Revolutions: Europe and the World, 1500-1800,’ as well as survey modules for second year students ‘The Tudor Monarchy 1485-1603’ in Term 1 and ‘Spanish and Portuguese Empires in the Americas, 1450-1650’ in Term 2. They may also be asked to contribute to the required introductory module for first year students, ‘History in the Making.’
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field by the start date and have a developing publication record in Early Modern history. They will have experience of teaching at undergraduate level and the ability to develop teaching materials and to engage creatively with students. They will be willing to contribute to the department’s efforts to recruit students and to provide pastoral support for students in the department.
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
With 45 full-time academic staff covering a broad range of periods and regions, the Department of History and Classics is a dynamic Centre of research, teaching and external engagement. History is ranked 14th nationally in The Guardian’s University Guide, and the department, which sits within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, has existing research and teaching strengths in Early Modern history. Members of the department are committed to providing students with a deep understanding of the past and with the critical skills to succeed in the contemporary world. They also share their expertise with the wider public through the media and engage with schools and external bodies such as museums, charities, think tanks, and government.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Head of History Prof. Daniel Beer daniel.beer@rhul.ac.uk.
To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk.
The Recruitment Team can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference: 0426-126
Closing Date: 23:59, 25 May 2026
Interview Date: 2 June 2026
This position is not eligible for hybrid working.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.
Full-Time, Fixed-Term (One Year)
Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Early Modern Global History to teach in the Department of History and Classics for one year from 1 September 2026.
This fixed-term post provides cover for a Lecturer in the Department who is taking up a Leverhulme Research Fellowship in 2026/27.
The successful candidate will pursue their own research and will be encouraged to develop their publications and contribute to the Department’s REF submission. They will be expected to contribute to teaching and administration in the department, delivering lectures and leading seminar groups attached to the yearlong early modern Gateway module for first year students, ‘Renaissance to Revolutions: Europe and the World, 1500-1800,’ as well as survey modules for second year students ‘The Tudor Monarchy 1485-1603’ in Term 1 and ‘Spanish and Portuguese Empires in the Americas, 1450-1650’ in Term 2. They may also be asked to contribute to the required introductory module for first year students, ‘History in the Making.’
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field by the start date and have a developing publication record in Early Modern history. They will have experience of teaching at undergraduate level and the ability to develop teaching materials and to engage creatively with students. They will be willing to contribute to the department’s efforts to recruit students and to provide pastoral support for students in the department.
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
With 45 full-time academic staff covering a broad range of periods and regions, the Department of History and Classics is a dynamic Centre of research, teaching and external engagement. History is ranked 14th nationally in The Guardian’s University Guide, and the department, which sits within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, has existing research and teaching strengths in Early Modern history. Members of the department are committed to providing students with a deep understanding of the past and with the critical skills to succeed in the contemporary world. They also share their expertise with the wider public through the media and engage with schools and external bodies such as museums, charities, think tanks, and government.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Head of History Prof. Daniel Beer daniel.beer@rhul.ac.uk.
To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk.
The Recruitment Team can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference: 0426-126
Closing Date: 23:59, 25 May 2026
Interview Date: 2 June 2026
This position is not eligible for hybrid working.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.
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