Institution:   University of Aberdeen, UK
Location:   United Kingdom
Position:   Helen Bruce Lectureship in Modern East Asian History

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
SCHOOL OF DIVINITY, HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
HELEN BRUCE LECTURESHIP IN MODERN EAST ASIAN HISTORY

With the support of a generous bequest from the Bruce family, the School of Divinity, History and Philosophy seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate to the Helen Bruce Lectureship in Modern East Asian History. The successful candidate will pursue a vigorous programme of international quality research into the history of East Asia during the 18th to 20th centuries, with particular emphasis on any of the following: China, Japan, Korea and / or South East Asia. We would encourage applicants with research and teaching expertise in any of these areas, but especially those whose work aligns with the departments research concentrations, including modern political, economic and social history, the history of modern global empires, and the history of science, technology and medicine. He or she will contribute to the research culture within the department, and will cultivate research links with other disciplines within the University. The post-holder will strengthen and expand the Schools provision of courses at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels in History, as well as providing supervision of research students as appropriate.

The successful candidate will have a doctorate in History in hand by the start of the appointment, will bring experience of university teaching, and will demonstrate outstanding research promise with an excellent publication record relative to the stage of his or her career.

The School of Divinity, History and Philosophy continues to flourish as an established centre of excellence in historical research and teaching. Its ambitions and achievements and its vigorous research culture were reflected recently in its high attainment in the RAE2008, in which it was acknowledged to be the leading History department in Scotland. History is home to a sizable undergraduate student body and growing postgraduate population.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale (36,862 – 44,016 per annum),with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa.  As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Sharon Cassidy, HR Adviser, for further information on this.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: 1226684.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 3 February 2012.

Contact: To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs