The History Faculty, University of Oxford, seeking a Departmental Lecturer in Byzantine History, tenable from 1 April 2016 for a fixed-term of 16 months. The appointment is to fulfill teaching needs while Dr Mark Whittow serves as Senior Proctor.

Applications are invited from scholars with active research interests in any field of Byzantine History (c.600 to c.1500) and the ability to teach broad themes within that period. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability and willingness to give tutorials, lectures, classes and supervision at both undergraduate and graduate level. The lecturer will also be required to undertake examining and administrative work, and will engage in advanced study and original research in Byzantine History.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in a relevant field or show evidence that a doctorate is imminently expected. S/he will have a strong research record and a record of successful teaching within the field, the ability to teach and lecture at an appropriate level in an interesting and engaging manner for both undergraduate and graduate students, and a willingness to undertake examining and administrative duties.