The Department of History and Classics at Royal Holloway University of London seeks to appoint a fixed-term Teaching Fellow beginning on 1 September 2026. 

The appointee will be expected to have a proven record of excellence in teaching Classical Language and Literature (Latin), or, in the case of early-career candidates, relevant experience and demonstrable potential.

The appointee will be expected to play a full and active role in teaching in the Department of Classics. They will be required to teach, convene, and examine the following undergraduate courses: Latin at Advanced Level (30 credits), a 15-credit module on Ovid’s Metamorphoses, 50% of the Contemporary Approaches to Latin Literature module, an introductory 15-credit modules on Latin Literature and the core module of our Foundation programme, Foundations of Classical Studies. They will also be required to supervise second-year projects on Virgil and final-year students’ dissertations and to support Foundation Year students in project work. Additionally, the appointee will be expected to contribute to administrative duties, taking on a small administrative load, and to attend relevant meetings and committees, as required. They will work closely with the Head of Department, the Head of Education and other academic members of staff in areas including curriculum design, lesson planning, and the development and implementation of learning technologies. and for offering pastoral support as Personal Tutor. 

Applicants should have experience of teaching Latin language and Classical literature, ideally to undergraduates in a university environment. They should have a strong and demonstrable commitment to teaching these subject areas. 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Christos Kremmydas (Head of the Department of Classics) christos.kremmydas@rhul.ac.uk 

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0426-115

Closing Date: 23:59, 30 April 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Teaching Fellow in Modern German History to teach in the Department of History and Classics for two years from 1^st September 2026.    

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach flexibly across a range of modules at undergraduate level, including both specialist German history modules, such as “(Re)Making Germany and the Germans, 1866-1955” and “Metropolis: Berlin in the Twentieth Century”, and also broader Modern European History modules such as “Safe European Home: Post-War Europe”, “Conflict and Identity in Modern Europe”, and postgraduate modules such as “Revolution in Europe: Cultures and Technologies from 1789 to Euromaidan.”

The successful candidate will have a PhD and a developing publication record in Modern German/European history. They will have experience of teaching at undergraduate level, the ability to develop teaching materials and engage creatively with students. They will be willing to contribute to the department’s efforts to recruit students and to provide pastoral support for students in the department.

With 45 full-time academic staff covering a broad range of periods and regions, the Department of History and Classics is a dynamic centre of research, teaching and external engagement. History is ranked 14^th nationally in The Guardian’s University Guide, and the department, which sits within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, has existing research and teaching strengths in the Modern European history. Members of the department are committed to providing students with a deep understanding of the past and with the critical skills to succeed in the contemporary world. They also share their expertise with the wider public through the media and engage with schools and external bodies such as museums, charities, think tanks, and government.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Head of History Prof. Daniel Beer (daniel.beer@rhul.ac.uk).

The RHUL Recruitment Team can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0326-107

Closing Date: 23:59 1 May 2026 

Interview Date: 12 May 2026 

Closing Date: 01 May 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £41,374 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.