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The University of Oxford is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in History with a focus on the period 1000-1500. The post will be held in the Department for Continuing Education and the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the teaching and research within the Department’s history portfolio. They will also contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the Department. The postholder will have a Governing Body Fellowship at Kellogg College and full membership of the Faculty of History.

 

The successful candidate must hold a doctorate relevant to history 1000-1500 and have an established research record relating to history between 1000-1500. You should have substantial experience of teaching at university level and a proven record of research and publication. A demonstrated ability to supervise research students and contribute to academic leadership is essential.

 

The Department for Continuing Education offers a range of part-time study options at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as non-award-bearing short courses and summer schools. The Department is committed to public engagement and interdisciplinary teaching and research.

 

The Department for Continuing Education provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

 

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

 

The postholder will be a Governing Body Fellow of Kellogg College and a full member of the Faculty of History.

 

Associate Professors may apply for the title of full Professor in annual exercises. In exceptional cases, the title of full Professor may be awarded on appointment with an additional salary payment.

 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

 

•         An excellent contributory pension scheme

•         38 days’ annual leave

•         A comprehensive range of childcare services

•         Family leave schemes

•         Cycle loan scheme

•         Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•         Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 

 

Applications should include a covering letter, application form, curriculum vitae (including a list of principal publications), and the names of three referees.

 

The closing date for applications is Friday 9 May at noon. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2 July.

 

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

 

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

The Astrophoria Foundation Year seeks to appoint a Course Administrator (Maternity Cover) to work closely with the Foundation Year Course Leads.  

 

About the role 

The primary role of the Astrophoria Foundation Year Course Administrator is to provide administrative and organisational support to the five Astrophoria Foundation Year Course Leads working closely together with them on a daily basis to deliver the courses (Chemistry, Engineering and Materials Science (CEMS); Humanities; Law; Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE); Preparation for Undergraduate Studies (PUGS)). The post holder will provide support for the smooth running of the Foundation Year courses through administration of admissions, teaching and examination activities. 

This is a full time, fixed-term maternity cover contract until 31 January 2026. Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking a part-time role to share the full-time position.

 

About the Astrophoria Foundation Year 

The Astrophoria Foundation Year is a one-year fully-funded foundation programme for UK state school students with significant academic potential, who have experienced severe personal disadvantage and/or disrupted education which has resulted in them being unable to apply directly for an Oxford undergraduate degree programme.

 

Please see the job description and   Foundation Year website  for more information about the programme.

 

About us 

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

 

Colleagues uphold the  Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

 

What we offer 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

 

•        An excellent contributory pension scheme

•        38 days’ annual leave

•        A comprehensive range of childcare services

•        Family leave schemes

•        Cycle loan scheme

•        Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•        Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 

Application process 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 22nd April 2025.

 

Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 29th April 2025.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

 

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

 

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a housekeeper to join our busy team.

 

The work involves the cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, seminar rooms, corridors, stairways, toilets and other public areas in the Department. You will be based primarily at our main premises in Wellington Square, Oxford.

 

The shift patterns available are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am to 12:30pm with occasional flexibility to work on other days when required.

 

The Department operates for 50 weeks of the year and usually closes over Christmas and New Year.

 

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

 

Colleagues uphold the  Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion

 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

 

•         An excellent contributory pension scheme

•         38 days’ annual leave

•         A comprehensive range of childcare services

•         Family leave schemes

•         Cycle loan scheme

•         Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•         Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 

If interested, please submit an online application by noon on 16 April 2025.

 

To make informal enquiries about the post please contact hr@conted.ox.ac.uk

 

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

 

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.