Assistant Professor in Modern History(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About the Role

The History Department at the University of Sussex invites applications for a fixed-term Assistant Professor position in Modern History.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and supervision in nineteenth- and twentieth-century history, delivering lectures, seminars, assessments, and dissertation supervision. You will support undergraduate and postgraduate students, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in departmental activities.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, research-led department recognized for its interdisciplinary approach and global outlook. The department ranked 4th in the UK for Research Impact in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

About You

You will hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in Modern History and demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas:

History of Science

History of Emotions

Global or Connected Histories

In addition, you should have:

An emerging publication record appropriate to your career stage.

Proven teaching experience within the UK Higher Education sector.

Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

A demonstrated commitment to student support and academic mentorship.

Experience supervising undergraduate dissertations (desirable).

The ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented academic environment.

About the Faculty

This position sits within the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities, an intellectually diverse and inclusive environment that promotes creativity, innovation, and cross-disciplinary engagement.

Learn more about the Faculty here:
Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities at the University of Sussex

Why Join the University of Sussex

Located adjacent to the South Downs National Park, our 150-acre campus offers a beautiful, accessible, and inspiring setting for academic work.

We provide:

Excellent public transport connections (Falmer Station is a 5-minute walk).

Cycle-to-work schemes and on-campus facilities for cyclists.

A supportive, research-driven academic environment.

Competitive reward and benefits packages promoting wellbeing and work-life balance.

Sussex is a globally recognized research university dedicated to fostering academic excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.

Learn more about our:

Reward and Benefits Package

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Commitment

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Sussex is strongly committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from women, Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, and individuals with disabilities, who are currently underrepresented in academic posts at Sussex.

Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work

This position meets the requirements for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship (for full-time appointments at Grade 7.5 or above).

To satisfy UKVI salary thresholds, candidates must qualify under tradeable points options C or E.
For more details, please visit the Skilled Worker Visa Information Page

All work undertaken for the University must be performed within the UK.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 16 November 2025 (3:59 PM)

Interviews: To be confirmed

Start Date: 1 January 2026

Contract End Date: 31 August 2028