De Montfort University (DMU) is looking to appoint a Lecturer in Photographic History. DMU is an ambitious, globally minded and culturally rich university with a strong commitment to the public good. We strive to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment that champions difference and celebrates success.
Faculty / Directorate
BA (Hons) History at De Montfort sits within the School of Humanities and Performing Arts in the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. The School has a vibrant cluster of programmes which comprise of History, Creative Writing, English Language and Literature, Politics and International Relations. The university is one of just 17 universities worldwide to be an ambassador for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and one of 17 in the UK with the Race Equality Charter Mark. We are proud of our commitment to excellent teaching and learning, and our outstanding research profile.
Role
As a lecturer in Photographic History, you will teach and assess across a range of BA History and MA Photographic History modules, and take on a supervisory role for dissertations. You will take on some administrative duties, provide pastoral care and contribute to the student experience. Knowledge and willingness to contribute towards recruitment is desirable. The History team is research active and you will contribute through your research and scholarship to the Institute of History. Alongside the History team, you will work closely with the Photographic History Research Centre.
This is a temporary, full time (1.0 FTE) post to provide 12 months or when the post holder returns cover for maternity leave. We are looking for the successful candidate to start 1st September 2023.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have teaching experience and research interests in any period of modern history since c. 1780. A specialisation in one or more of the following is essential: Photographic History, Cultural History; History of Medicine is preferred. You will be expected to teach the BA History modules ‘Photography and Conflict’ and ‘Global Cities’ and postgraduate modules ‘Photography, Ethic and Emotions.’ You will also contribute to other team-taught courses on historiography and methodology. The successful candidate should be actively engaged in their own research and have experience of teaching and researching within a Higher Education environment. A PhD in a related area is essential. You will possess excellent communication, inter-personal and networking skills, with a strong commitment to delivering an excellent student experience and to working within a team.
Details: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DBD082/lecturer-in-photographic-history
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