Lecturer in the History of Political Thought - Strand, London, WC2R 2LSAbout usKing’s History department is an internationally-recognised centre for the study of the history of the world. Our undergraduate curriculum introduces students to world history from the early medieval period to the present; it then offers students pathways to study every continent through their second and third years. Our MA provision is similarly broad, developing students’ expertise in medieval, early modern and modern world history. We are an intellectual home for scholars of every region of the world, who use approaches which range from local micro-histories to large-scale quantitative analysis. We particularly value conversation between scholars of different periods and places, with different approaches. We also value our connections beyond the world of scholarship, with strong relationships to our local communities, and to cultural and policy institutions on a national and global scale; impact is central to much of what we do.About the roleKing’s College London History Department is seeking to appoint a temporary teaching replacement for Dr. Amar Sohal while he is on research leave in the academic year 2025/6. The successful candidate will teach courses in Indian and global anti-colonial political thought, as well as modern European intellectual history more generally, and will also contribute to King’s History’s broader curriculum in modern world history, and as appropriate, to thematic and core skills and approaches modules. Their key areas of responsibility will be course on The History of Western Political Ideas and on Political Thought in Anti-colonial India. They will conduct research, produce research publications, and provide administrative and pastoral support for the Department of History in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at King\\\'s. The postholder will be appointed on an Education & Research contract (\\\'E&R\\\') and will be encouraged to exploit all the opportunities offered within the department to use the post to further their own general career development. It cannot be renewed at the conclusion of the period of the appointment. This is a full time-post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract starting from 1st September 2025 until 31 August 2026.About youTo be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteriaPhD qualified in relevant subject areaExpertise in teaching and researching Indian and global anti-colonial political thought, as well as modern European intellectual history compatible with the research, impact and engagement strategies of the department, faculty and college, including the potential for publications and impact projects of the highest qualityExperience of teaching relevant to the areas specified by the department, with clear evidence of potential to deliver innovative, effective and enjoyable teaching.Some experience of effective and diligent academic administration and academic and/or external networkingDesirable criteriaTeaching in Higher Education qualification (such as fellowship or associate fellowship of the Higher Education Academy)Knowledge and/or experience of designing and delivering online teaching Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.