Teaching Fellowship in Queer and Gender History with a focus on the 20th Century United States

Applications are invited for a 2-year, full-time, fixed-term Teaching Fellow in Queer and Gender History, with a specific focus on the 20th Century United States within the University of Oxford, Faculty of History, George Street, OX1 2RL, and from the date the Humanities department moves to its new premises, The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford.

The Role 

This will be a teaching-only position, across undergraduate and taught postgraduate cohorts, with no requirement that the postholder will undertake research during their appointment. The purpose of post is specifically to provide a time-limited period of teaching development and support, so as a result there is no expectation that the post will be extended beyond the advertised period of two years.

The person appointed to the position will be expected to give high-quality tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision in History at both undergraduate and graduate level and contribute to, develop and enhance the learning and teaching in the field of Queer and Gender History, specifically covering the 20th Century United States.

Since the launch of the MSt in History (Women's, Gender and Queer History) in 2021, the faculty has seen a constantly increasing demand for teaching and supervision in 20th Century US Queer and Gender History on undergraduate and graduate level. The appointment of a Teaching Fellow will allow us to cater to this demand and to grow the field of US queer and gender history at undergraduate and graduate levels as part of the broader fields of 20th-Century US history and LGBTQ+ history at Oxford.

The fellowship is therefore an exciting opportunity for the appointee to see their academic career flourish in a strong supportive environment. The appointee will be assigned a mentor, who will be a senior member of the Department or the History Faculty.

About you 

You will have a completed doctorate in a relevant field, or evidence that a doctorate is close to completion. Candidates who have submitted their dissertation will be considered, subject to successful examination. An aptitude for teaching, the ability to inspire and enthuse students and a record of successful teaching in Queer and Gender History, specifically covering the 20th Century United States is essential as is sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop course materials.  The ability to take on administrative responsibilities such as coordinating an undergraduate cohort or core undergraduate course, as well as a strong publication record commensurate with career stage is also essential. Experience of pastoral care of undergraduate students would be desirable.

Application Process 

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact either Professor Uta Balbier at uta.balbier@history.ox.ac.uk or Professor Matt Cook at matthew.cook@mansfield.ox.ac.uk; all practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: recruitments@history.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision.

You will be required to complete a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications submitted online and received before noon Friday 1st August 2025 can be considered.

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