Assistant Professor in Global Economic History (1600-1850) (Temporary Cover)

University of Cambridge - Faculty of History

Placed On: 2nd February 2026

Closes: 23rd February 2026

Job Ref: JJ48679

The Faculty of History wishes to recruit a Temporary Assistant Professor in Global Economic History (1600-1850). This is a fixed term 24 month Temporary Assistant Professorship. To cover the academic leave of the postholder in 2026-2028.

Your responsibilities will include contributing to one or more of our first-year Outline papers by delivering lectures and undertaking small-group supervisions and examining duties.

You will also be required to contribute to the MPhil in Economic and Social History and to supervise MPhil dissertations, to examine at MPhil level and to assess and register PhD students. You may also be called upon to serve as internal examiner of PhDs and you will be expected to participate in the Faculty's research seminars.

You will contribute to the administration of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses and may be expected to take one of the smaller administrative roles in the Faculty and you will be a member of the Economic and Social History subject group.

We are looking for someone holding, by the start of the appointment, a doctorate in a relevant field and who has outstanding abilities in teaching and research. You will have an exceptional record of research and publications for your career stage and be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to teaching.

Please ensure that you upload the following documents to your online application:

1. a covering letter (maximum of one page);
2. your Curriculum Vitae, including a full list of publications (maximum of four pages);
3. a document describing your main teaching and research interests, and an indication of the teaching you would hope to offer if appointed to the post (maximum of two pages);
4. a sample of your writing. Please supply max 8,000 words (or an extract from an longer piece with 8,000 word section clearly marked). Please note that anything over the word count will be discounted.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 24 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:

Professor Lucy Delap, Chair of the Faculty of History - chair@hist.cam.ac.uk

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact hr@hist.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference JJ48679 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.