Lecturer, School of History and Politics

Faculty/Dept: Faculty of Arts
Unit: School of History & Politics
Reference No: 24149
Closing Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012
Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Level: Academic B

Lecturer
• School of History and Politics
• Full Time 3 Year Fixed Term

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Wollongong continues to experience a phase of growth and transformation. All our major teaching areas have been or are being reviewed to ensure an up-to-date and internationally-oriented curriculum closely articulated to the Faculty's research strengths. The Institute for Social Transformation Research, a University of Wollongong Research Strength which focuses on understanding the impact of social change and cultural transformation in our region and across the globe, has three broad clusters: Social Thought and Action; Creative Practice and Cultural Innovation; Regional Change and Transformation . The Faculty is medium-sized and dynamic with a focus on high quality teaching programs, high impact interdisciplinary research and national and international leadership.

We are searching for a dynamic, research-focused person with a specialisation in the history of Modern Western Europe. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development in History across our undergraduate levels in a range of subject areas, supervise honours and postgraduate students and publish in high quality journals or other publications.

Candidates must address the selection criteria as outlined in the relevant position descriptions which are located on the University website. For further information please contact Professor Matthew Allen, Head, School of History and Politics on either + 61 2 4221 3706 or mallen@uow.edu.au
Applications Close: 19 February 2012
Ref No: 24149

Contact: Professor Matthew Allen
Phone: + 61 2 4221 3706