Lecturer in History (Focus: Ukraine and Soviet/Cold War Studies)
A fixed-term faculty position to lead research on Ukraine’s war-torn history, teach undergraduate courses, and mentor students in Canberra.
Best for:Best for established historians with expertise in Soviet/Cold War studies, Ukrainian history, and archival/oral history methods, seeking a teaching-focused faculty role with research support.
Overview
This position at The Australian National University (ANU) offers a fixed-term Lectureship in History, focusing on the project *‘Rebuilding Ukraine: From its War-Torn Past to its War-Torn Present’*. The successful candidate will conduct research under an ARC Future Fellow, publish peer-reviewed work, and organise academic events including an international conference. Teaching responsibilities include convening an undergraduate course on Soviet history and contributing to a Cold War course. The role also involves supervising PhD and honours students, curating project communications, and participating in school governance. The position is based in the globally ranked School of History, known for its ARC-funded research and collaborative environment.
What you'll do
- Conduct research under the guidance of an ARC Future Fellow, producing sole and co-authored peer-reviewed publications on Ukraine’s war-torn history.
- Organise expert meetings, research symposia, and an international conference to disseminate project findings.
- Curate the project’s website and engage with stakeholders to communicate research outcomes.
- Act as an associate supervisor for PhD and honours students in history-related fields.
- Convene and teach an undergraduate course on the history of the Soviet Union and contribute to a Cold War course.
- Deliver lectures, tutorials, and marking for undergraduate courses as directed by the Head of School.
- Contribute to curriculum development and participate in governance roles within the School of History.
- Co-organise public-facing events to disseminate research findings to broader audiences.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in History or a related field with demonstrated capacity for high-quality research publication.
Language: English (professional academic proficiency), Russian (excellent reading and speaking), Ukrainian (excellent reading and speaking).
Instruction: English
Publications: Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality historical research for publication in leading academic journals and with leading publishers.
- Proven ability to produce high-quality historical research for leading academic journals and publishers.
- Experience delivering undergraduate history teaching to a high standard.
- Professional academic proficiency in English.
- Excellent reading and speaking proficiency in Russian and Ukrainian.
- Experience working with archival and oral history materials.
- Collaborative research experience and willingness to work under guidance.
- Open to candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds (encouraged to apply).
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01 (Australia/Canberra)
Applicants must submit their application through the ANU jobs portal, ensuring all required documents are uploaded. The selection criteria are available via the ‘Apply’ button on the job listing. Ensure your application includes all necessary materials as specified.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Selection criteria responses
- Academic publications or writing samples
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Proof of Russian and Ukrainian proficiency (if applicable)
- Transcripts and degree certificates
Contact
Maria Nugent· Head of School
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