Lecturer/Senior Lecturer History

Interview Date:                        2 or 9 November 2022                          

About the role

This is an opportunity to join a small, creative History team whose work coalesces around the concept of ‘public history’ and the importance of historical enquiry in a wide range of contexts inside and outside the university. This include might involve collaboration with partners in the museums and heritage sector and the creative industries, community-based practice, or the role of history in the formulation of public policy. We want our students to develop their historical skills but also to think about how and where they might apply their knowledge, insights and understanding, and the different ways in which they might communicate these to and for different audiences. The role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate course, PhD supervision, and curriculum development and innovation, underpinned by partnerships and public engagement. 

About you

You will be active in the field of public history as a researcher and a practitioner, comfortable in working across disciplinary boundaries as well as within them, and an effective collaborator with internal and external partners. Our courses are practical, professional and applied, and you will bring a clear understanding of how this works in and through the study of History, public debate about the past, and the creative use of historical evidence and analysis. You will be able to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including our highly-regarded MA in Heritage Management, and to PhD supervision. 

About us

Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus.  Our research centres focus on creative industries and humanities.

Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.

How to apply

For further information or to apply on-line please visit the Bath Spa University jobs page at https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/current-vacancies-at-bath-spa/ . Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed.  Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk .

Please use the link below to see our full facilities and benefits package:
https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

Please note this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route subject to immigration criteria. If you require visa sponsorship, please let us know by emailing hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk before completing an application form to confirm your eligibility. 

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community