Associate Lecturer in the History of Twentieth-century Central Europe (Education Focused) – AOAC1800RXSB

Start: 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Fixed term: until 30 June 2026.

We wish to appoint a fixed-term Associate Lecturer (education focused) within the School of History. The position will be held from 1^st September 2025 to 30^th June 2026. You will be a scholar with a growing international reputation in twentieth-century Central European history, and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to be capable of teaching the subject to students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays.
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies.
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services.
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel.
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Bridget Heal, Head of School (hhis@st-andrews.ac.uk) or to Professor Riccardo Bavaj (rbflb@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University. We also welcome applications from candidates who have had recent career breaks or other non-linear career paths (we invite you to describe any such circumstances in your covering letter).

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.

Closing Date: 14 April 2025

Interview Date: 13 May 2025

Further Particulars: AOAC1800RXSB FPs.doc

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