Applications are invited for this lecturership in modern German history. They should hold a doctorate in German history and should have some experience of teaching within this field at the university level. Applicants should present a developing research profile.
They will need to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria specified by the DAAD. These can be found at https://www2.daad.de/ausland/lehren/daadlektoren/de/16886-freie-lektorate-und-dozenturen/?s=1&projektid=57575956&page=1p;page=1
General information is available here: https://www.daad.de/de/im-ausland-studieren-forschen-lehren/lehren-im-ausland/daad-lektorenprogramm/
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Duties
The post-holder will teach and coordinate relevant Undergraduate and Postgraduate modules, including History of Modern Germany 1815-to 1990, Historical Methods & Approaches and specialist modules on specific aspects of modern German History that align to the Lecturer’s research interests. The post-holder will also supervise dissertations and PhD research students, together with serving as Personal Tutor to School students and undertaking other relevant administrative duties.
The post-holder will also pursue an active programme of research and publication in their area(s) of specialism, and engage in dissemination and engagement activities to promote their research, including leading seminars and attending conferences.
More information about SSEES may be found at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees/.
The successful candidate will
- meet the eligibility criteria specified by the DAAD (https://www.daad.de/de/im-ausland-studieren-forschen-lehren/lehren-im-ausland/daad-lektorenprogramm/bewerbungsvoraussetzungen-auswahlverfahren/);
Applicants should possess:
- A PhD in modern German History.
- Prior experience of teaching at either Undergraduate or Postgraduate levels.
- A developing international research profile, including papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written.