Lecturer in American History

About the role

The History Department at the University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in US History (Education Focused) for a fixed term position.

You will contribute to a range of modules in nineteenth- and twentieth-century History and American Studies, including delivering specialist options in twentieth-century US history and politics, and the history of the Civil Rights movement. You will deliver lectures, seminars and dissertation supervision, support students, and engage in marking and assessment.

You will join an innovative and collegial History Department with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary study and with strong links to American Studies as a discipline. Sussex is ranked 20^th in the 2025 Complete University Guide for History, and was ranked 4^th for Impact in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

Please contact the Head of Department, Dr Iain McDaniel, for informal inquiries about the position.

About you

You will hold a PhD in twentieth-century US History. Expertise in the US political system, and the history of Civil Rights, will be distinct advantages for this position. You will have an emerging publication profile, teaching experience in the UK HE sector, good communication skills and a demonstrable capacity for supporting students. Experience of the supervision of undergraduate dissertations is desirable. An ability to work productively as part of a friendly, team-oriented Department is an essential skill for this role.

About our Division/School

Please find further information regarding the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities at https://www.sussex.ac.uk/schools/media-arts-humanities/

Why work here

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Further Key Information

Please contact Dr Iain McDaniel (irm22@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women, black and minority ethnic candidates, and candidates with a disability, who are under-represented in academic posts at Sussex.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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