Lecturer in History (Focus: Ukraine and Soviet Studies)
A fixed-term academic position combining research on Ukraine’s war-torn history and teaching in Cold War/Soviet history at Australia’s top-ranked history school.
Best for:Best for historians with a PhD in History, expertise in Soviet/Ukrainian studies, and experience in archival research, teaching, and collaborative project management.
Overview
This position at the Australian National University (ANU) offers a fixed-term Lectureship (Academic Level B) in the School of History, focusing on the ARC Future Fellow project ‘Rebuilding Ukraine: From its War-Torn Past to its War-Torn Present.’ The successful candidate will conduct collaborative research, publish peer-reviewed work, organise academic events (including an international conference), and contribute to undergraduate teaching in Soviet and Cold War history. The role also involves supervising PhD and honours students, developing curriculum, and participating in school governance. ANU’s School of History is globally ranked and renowned for its research culture, making it an ideal environment for scholars specialising in Eastern European history and archival/oral history methods.
What you'll do
- Conduct research under the guidance of the ARC Future Fellow, producing sole and co-authored peer-reviewed academic 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 to engage stakeholders and communicate research outcomes.
- Act as an associate supervisor for PhD and honours students in relevant fields.
- Convene and teach an undergraduate course on the history of the Soviet Union and contribute to a Cold War history 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 a focus on Eastern European, Soviet, or Ukrainian studies.
Language: English (professional academic proficiency); Russian (excellent reading, good speaking); Ukrainian (excellent reading, good speaking).
Instruction: English
Publications: Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality historical research for publication in leading academic journals and with leading publishers.
- Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality historical research for publication in leading academic journals and with reputable publishers.
- Proven experience delivering undergraduate history teaching to a high standard.
- Professional academic proficiency in English (written and spoken).
- Excellent reading proficiency and good speaking proficiency in Russian and Ukrainian.
- Experience working with archival and oral history materials.
- Strong collaborative research skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
- Experience in organising academic events, conferences, and public-facing dissemination activities.
- Open to all applicants; candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01 (Australia/Canberra)
Applicants must submit a statement addressing the selection criteria, a current CV including three referees, and any other required documents via the ANU’s online application portal. Applications not addressing the selection criteria may not be considered.
- Statement addressing the selection criteria
- Current curriculum vitae (CV) with three referee contact details
- Other relevant documents (if required)
Contact
Maria Nugent· Head of School
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