Lecturer in Early Medieval History

King's College London - Department of History

Location:	London
Salary:	£45,031 to £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	28th January 2026
Closes:	1st March 2026
Job Ref:	136727

About the role

The Department of History seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Early Medieval History. You will be expected to undertake teaching and research in early medieval history (600–1150 CE). For this post, we welcome applications from experts in British and/or European History.

The successful candidate will conduct and publish high quality research in their subject area, seek external research funding, and engage in impact-generating activities. They will be expected to devise and teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in their field of expertise. They will also be expected to contribute to core undergraduate and postgraduate survey and skills modules. They will assume pastoral and administrative responsibilities and will participate actively in the life and culture of the department. A strong research record, excellent teaching ability, outstanding interpersonal skills and a collaborative ethos are essential for the role.

This is a full-time post starting on 1 September 2026, and the successful candidate will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• PhD qualified in relevant subject area
• Expertise in the history of early medieval Europe and/or Britain
• Excellent research expertise and record in Early Medieval History, relative to career stage
• Ability to devise, teach, convene and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the history of early medieval Europe and/or Britain
• Undergraduate teaching experience relevant to the role
• Ability to engage students, support their learning and wellbeing through their degree
• Some experience of effective and diligent academic administration and/or external networking (including, where appropriate, the engagement of non-academic audiences)
• Evidence of a collaborative ethos, capacity for team-working and enthusiasm for engaging with other colleagues

Desirable criteria

• Experience of teaching and supporting students at postgraduate level

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