Assistant Professor – History of Capitalism
The University of Warwick invites applications for a full‑time, indefinite Assistant Professor position in the History of Capitalism, based at the History Department. The successful candidate will teach, supervise research and contribute to research and teaching excellence.
Responsibilities
* Teach modules, including HI113 Europe in the Making, HI153 Making of the Modern World, HI2K9 Historical Research, and potentially develop new modules.
* Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorial sessions; support undergraduate and MA-level students.
* Supervise final‑year dissertations and engage in assessment and marking of undergraduate work.
* Act as personal tutor to assigned undergraduate groups, providing pastoral support.
* Contribute to teaching and mentoring in the College and Department; promote quality assurance practices.
* Actively conduct research in the History of Capitalism, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.
Qualifications
* Completed PhD in History or a closely related field, with a strong record of research on the History of Capitalism.
* Demonstrated interdisciplinary research, engaging with critical political economy, gender, inequality, labour history, infrastructure, or systems of production.
* Experience in teaching at university level, including module design and delivery.
* Ability to contribute to the Department’s interdisciplinary research spotlights and to collaborate with faculty across diverse specialisms.
* Evidence that research complements existing University, faculty and departmental research strategies.
* Permission to work in the UK and willingness to comply with sponsorship requirements if applicable.
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme.
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Wide learning and development opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Department is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and challenges discrimination while promoting freedom of speech. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including legal entities protected by the Equality Act 2010, and especially from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other underrepresented ethnicities. The University operates a Living Wage policy and welcomes candidates from all communities.
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