This position is funded through the Hansen Trust, which has been established to transform the teaching of History at the University of Melbourne. The Hansen Lecturer will be a History specialist in an area of 20th century world, global, or international history. Preference may be given to applicants with the experience in teaching classes in world history since 1945 and the history of international relations with an emphasis on the 20th century. The appointee will develop new areas of teaching, research, and research training, as well as support existing programs. The Hansen Lecturer will be responsible for teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and will assist in the development of new subjects and the re- development of existing subjects, as appropriate. The appointee will undertake research resulting in publications with leading publishers in the field and will apply for competitive research grants, foster engagement links with external networks/partners nationally and internationally and take on administrative tasks associated with the appointment and as assigned by the program and School.
Applications due 23 April 2019