Assistant Professor in Modern History(UK Visa Sponsorship Available)

Job Description

About the Role

The Department of History at the University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a fixed-term Assistant Professor in Modern History.

You will contribute to teaching and supervision across nineteenth- and twentieth-century history, delivering lectures, seminars, and dissertation supervision. You will also take part in assessment, marking, and student support.

You will join a dynamic and collegial department known for its innovative, interdisciplinary research and commitment to global and comparative approaches to historical study. 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 bring expertise in one or more of the following areas (which are particularly desirable for this role):

• History of science
• History of emotions
• Global or connected histories

You will have:

• An emerging publication record appropriate to your career stage.
• Experience of teaching in the UK Higher Education sector.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proven ability to support and engage students effectively.

Experience supervising undergraduate dissertations is desirable. You should also demonstrate a collaborative and collegial approach to working within a team-oriented academic environment.

About the Faculty

You will be part of the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities, one of the University’s most vibrant and interdisciplinary academic communities. The Faculty fosters innovative research and teaching across the arts, humanities, media, and cultural studies.

Why Work Here

The University of Sussex offers an inspiring work environment on a beautiful 150-acre campus set next to the South Downs National Park. The campus is easily accessible by public transport, with Falmer train station and several bus routes nearby. We also promote sustainable travel through our Cycle to Work Scheme.

As a world-renowned, research-led university, Sussex values the contributions of its people — academic and professional — and fosters a culture of inclusion, innovation, and collaboration.

Work must be undertaken in the UK.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
This post has an eligible Skilled Worker SOC code and meets the requirements for sponsorship if appointed full-time at Grade 7.5.
To meet salary criteria, candidates must qualify under Tradeable Points Option C or E.
Further information: Skilled Worker Visa Information – University of Sussex

Closing Date: 16 November 2025, 3:59 PM
Contract Duration: Fixed Term until 31 August 2028