Assistant Professor in Modern History (UK Visa Sponsorship Available)

Job Description

Role Description

You will join the Department of History and contribute to teaching and supervision for nineteenth- and twentieth-century modern history modules. Your duties will include delivering lectures and seminars, supervising undergraduate dissertations, supporting students, engaging in student assessment and marking, and participating actively in the life of a collegial, interdisciplinary department.

The History Department prioritises global and comparative approaches and is embedded within a research-active School of Media, Arts & Humanities which was ranked 4th in the UK for impact in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• A completed PhD in a field of Modern History.
• Teaching experience in the UK higher education sector (or equivalent) with an emerging record of research output.
• Expertise in one or more of the following fields is highly desirable: the history of science, the history of emotions, global/connected history.
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• Proven ability to teach undergraduate modules, supervise dissertations and support student learning.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work productively within a collaborative, friendly departmental team.
• Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in academic practice.

Please note: only candidates able to perform their work in the UK will be eligible. The role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship when appointed at Grade 7.5 (for full-time roles) under tradeable points options.

Why Sussex?

• A vibrant campus set in the South Downs, easily reached by public transport (Falmer train station five minutes walk) and offering excellent workplace amenities.
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• A research-led institution committed to interdisciplinary teaching and global perspectives.
• A strong rewards and benefits package, including the “cycle to work” scheme, and a workplace committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• The opportunity to contribute to a dynamic department and help shape the next generation of historians.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application by 16 November 2025 (3:59 PM).