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About King’s
King's College London offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work, where staff
are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning, in the service of society. We are a multifaculty institution, providing high-quality teaching, research and innovation across the sciences,
humanities, medicine, law, dentistry, and social sciences. As a member of the Russell Group, an
association of leading UK research-intensive universities, we are committed to maintaining the
highest standards in research and education. King's is the largest centre for the education of
healthcare professionals in Europe, and is home to five Medical Research Council Centres spread
across its three teaching hospitals.
King's is one of the top 20 universities in the world (2014/15 QS World University Rankings). We are
the fourth oldest university in England and based in the heart of London, King's has more than
26,000 students from nearly 140 countries, and more than 7,000 employees.
The UK higher education funding bodies allocate about £2 billion per year of research funding to UK
universities, based on the quality and volume of each university’s research. As well as informing
funding allocations, the REF provides accountability for public investment in research, demonstrates
its benefits, and provides important reputational yardsticks and benchmarking information about the
research performance of UK universities. The results of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework
(REF) have confirmed King’s College London as a world-leading research university.
Top ten nationally for research ‘power’ and ‘quality’
King’s has risen to 6th position* nationally in the ‘power’ ranking – up from 11th in the Research
Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008. ‘Power’ takes into account both the quality and the quantity of
research activity. King’s has also risen to 7th position* for quality – up from 22nd in 2008. 84 per
cent of our research has been deemed 3* and 4* (up from 61 per cent in RAE 2008), meaning that it is
regarded as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. The proportion of the university’s overall
submission classified as 4* has risen from 19 per cent in 2008 to 39 per cent in REF 2014. King’s
submitted 1,369 staff compared with 1,172 in RAE 2008, which represents an increase of 14 percent.
80 per cent of eligible staff were submitted to REF 2014 compared with 79 per cent last time.
Higher education sector comparisons
In terms of comparison across the sector, King’s has had some outstanding successes notably:
• Law is 1st in the country for quality of research and 7th for power (up from 19th and 14th
respectively);
• Education is 2nd for quality and 4th for power;
• Clinical Medicine is 3rd for quality;
• General Engineering (Imaging Sciences) is 5th for quality and submitted twice the number of
staff compared with 2008;
• Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience is 2nd in the country for power and achieved 100
percent 4* ranking for research ‘environment’;
• Politics and International Studies is 1st for power*;
• History is 5th for quality and 7th for power;
• Philosophy is 3rd for quality and 3rd for power;
• Communication, Cultural and Media Studies (Culture, Media and Creative Industries and
Digital Humanities) are 1st for power and 8th for quality and scored 100% at 4* for research
‘environment’.
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Based on proportions of research at 3* and 4*, 19 of our 27 submissions rank in the top quartile
nationally. Outstanding performances include: General Engineering (Imaging Sciences) with a total
of 99 per cent, putting us in first position nationally in terms of proportion of submissions ranked at
4*/3*; Clinical Medicine with 93 percent, also in first position nationally in terms of proportion of
submissions ranked at 4*/3*; and the three submissions to Subjects Allied to Medicine (Dentistry;
Nursing & Midwifery and Palliative Care; and Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences and Women’s Health),
which also achieved scores in the 90s.
Research outputs
For research outputs, 15 of 27 Units of Assessment have achieved an upper quartile ranking based on
3* and 4* classifications. Particularly strong performances have been seen for General Engineering
(Imaging Sciences), Clinical Medicine, Dentistry and Mathematics.
Impact
The ‘impact’ of research was introduced as a new metric in the REF and represents 20 percent of the
overall submission. Eighteen of King’s 27 submissions have upper quartile status based on 3* and 4*
quality ratings. In particular the areas of Education; Culture, Media and Creative Industries/Digital
Humanities; Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care; Public Health; General Engineering and Law
scored highly for impact. Furthermore, measured against other multi-disciplinary universities, rather
than specialist higher education institutions, King’s is ranked 4th in the country for research impact.
*Times Higher Education REF rankings
University fundraising: World questions|King’s answers
Our fundraising campaign World questions|King’s answers was launched publicly in 2010 with a goal
to raise £500 million by 2015 and to answer urgent global questions focusing on cancer, children’s
health, neuroscience, mental health, understanding shifts in global power and supporting the next
generation of global leaders.
In June 2014 we announced that we had reached our target 18 months early and committed to raise
another £100 million by the end of the campaign. The campaign is the largest UK higher education
fundraising campaign other than Cambridge and Oxford. For more information, please visit the
campaign website: www.kcl.ac.uk/kingsanswers
King’s Health Partners
King’s Health Partners is one of the UK’s five Academic Health
Sciences Centres. It brings together a world leading research led
university (King’s College London) and three successful NHS
Foundation Trusts (Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College
Hospital and South London and Maudsley).
Our aim is to create a centre where world-class research, teaching and clinical practice are brought
together for the benefit of patients. We want to make sure that the lessons from research are used
more swiftly, effectively and systematically to improve healthcare services for people with physical
and mental health care problems. This integrated organisation serves more than 1.5 million patients
every year, has approximately 25,000 employees and has a combined annual turnover of £2
billion. For more information, visit: www.kingshealthpartners.org
Hospital fundraising: together we can…
together we can... is the fundraising partnership for Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College
Hospital, South London and Maudsley, with academic partner King’s College London. For more
information, visit www.togetherwecan.org.uk
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Facts, figures and vision
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is one of the most prestigious faculties of its kind, being ranked
4th in the UK and 15th in the world according to the 2015/16 Times Higher Education World
University Rankings. The Faculty’s departments are all regularly ranked in the top ten in the UK, with
most departments also regularly ranking in the top three nationally. The Faculty has a bold strategic
vision, as set out in its Strategy Map 2014-18: that by the end of 2018 it will be recognised as one of
the top three faculties of its kind in the UK and one of the top twenty in the world for the quality,
impact and integration of its research and education and for the exceptional student experience it
offers.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is one of the most comprehensive faculties of its kind, based on
strong foundations in such core traditional disciplines as Classics, English, History, Modern
Languages, Music, Philosophy and Theology, all of which thrive in conjunction with more recent and
emerging disciplines such as Culture, Media & Creative Industries, Digital Humanities, Film and
European & International Studies. The Faculty also includes the King’s Modern Language Centre,
which offers language instruction to students throughout King’s and to external clients.
The Faculty employs c.330 FTE academic staff and c.77 FTE professional services staff. In the 201516 session there were 4,840 students registered on degree programmes, broken down as follows:
3,491 (FTE) students on undergraduate programmes, 879 FTE students on taught Master’s
programmes and 470 (FTE) research students. Nearly a fifth of our current students come from
outside the EU. The Faculty greatly values a large intake of international exchange students from all
over the world, as well as study abroad students from the US. Students come from a very wide range
of cultures and backgrounds, and all contribute to and benefit from the exciting cultural diversity
which characterises King’s and London generally.
Situated in the heart of London, the Faculty is also deeply involved with the city’s arts sector: there
are already thriving collaborations with, amongst others, the British Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe
Theatre, the BFI, the National Gallery, Tate Modern and Tate Britain, and the British Library, as well
as with smaller arts organizations including London Symphonia and Fuel Theatre. Colleagues in the
Faculty work closely with the Cultural Institute at King’s, which fosters collaborations with the
cultural and private sector, thus maximizing the social, cultural and economic impact of our teaching
and research.
Teaching and research
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is organised into academic departments, programmes and
centres, which are its basic teaching and research units. Several interdisciplinary programmes are
also offered, which are taught by staff coming together from a number of departments to combine
their expertise. The Faculty also has a number of very active interdisciplinary research centres
operating under the aegis of the Arts and Humanities Research Institute, which fosters collaborative
research across departments, encourages postgraduate-led workshops and enhances research impact.
Based on a strong departmental tradition and a keen interest in interdisciplinary cooperation
between departments and with other Faculties within King’s, the Faculty is able to provide a
comprehensive range of taught programmes and research opportunities in the following disciplines:
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Classics (including Classical Art and Archaeology, Byzantine & Hellenic Studies )
Comparative Literature
Culture, Media & Creative Industries
Digital Humanities
English Language & Literature (including American Studies)
European and International Studies
Film Studies
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French
German
History
Music
Philosophy
Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies
Theology & Religious Studies
Since 2012, the Faculty has also been leading on a pioneering BA in Liberal Arts, which is taught
across Arts & Humanities and the Social Sciences and in which students can major in a wide range of
subjects.
The Faculty has a strong tradition of pastoral support for students and remains committed to
teaching that is both research-led and student-centred, with 10 out of 13 departments scoring more
than 90% for the quality of their teaching in the 2015 National Student Survey. The Faculty has
excellent e-resources with a pioneering bespoke electronic platform that enables digital research,
assessment and marking.
The Faculty has one of the largest cohorts of research students in the Arts and Humanities in the UK
and has developed fruitful areas of cooperation with other world-class universities internationally
(such as joint degrees with Georgetown, the Humboldt and Stuttgart). A particularly close
relationship is enjoyed with the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), with whose staff the
Faculty co-supervises PhD students and organizes joint workshops and conferences. In addition, the
London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP), funded by the Arts and Humanities Research
Council (AHRC), brings together King’s, the School of Advanced Study and University College
London and offers up to 80 multi-institutional PhD studentships per year, creating one of the most
vibrant centres for graduate training in the Arts and Humanities in the country.
The Faculty has also been successful in attracting external funding for its research from, amongst
others, the AHRC, the British Academy, the European Research Council, the Leverhulme Trust and
the Wellcome Trust. The world-class quality of the Faculty’s research has been recognised by
successive assessment exercises. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014), over
80% of our research activity was judged to be world-leading and internationally excellent in terms of
originality, significance and rigour, and nearly 99% of our impact-related submission was assessed as
of outstanding and very considerable reach and significance.
The Department of History
The Department of History is located on the College’s Strand Campus. The department has a long and
distinguished tradition of internationally recognized cutting-edge research. We are a young, dynamic
department whose staff members are all fully engaged in original historical scholarship, with a
number being world leaders in their fields. The department has consistently performed strongly in
the government's research assessment exercises. Our excellence in both research and public impact
has been reflected in another extremely strong performance in the 2014 REF, in which we secured
extremely high ranking on all key measures: fifth on research quality, seventh on ‘power’, and third
on impact.
The Department is large, with approximately 45 members of staff (FTE), a few of whom hold joint
appointments with other units. Our research and teaching broadly covers of all periods of history
from the early medieval era to the very recent past (with ancient history being within the remit by our
Classics Department). We have notable strength in medieval history, all periods of British history,
modern world history (including, but by no means restricted to, British imperial and post-imperial
history), and the history of science, technology and medicine. Several members of staff appear
regularly in the national media, and, as would be expected from an internationally leading history
department, we sustain a continuous output of major monographs and other published outputs. The
Department has a particularly strong track record of success in innovative projects in the field of
humanities computing, often conducted in collaboration with King’s world-renowned Department of
Digital Humanities (DDH).
The Department enjoys close links with other humanities departments at King’s, particularly through
the several interdisciplinary research centres operated under the aegis of our Arts & Humanities
Research Institute. It also has close links with the Department of War Studies (notably through our
joint Sir Michael Howard Centre for the History of War), and with the range of global institutes at
King’s, including the Institute of North American Studies, Brazil Institute, India Institute, Russia
Institute, Lau China Institute, and International Development Institute.
In line with College and Faculty strategic priorities, the Department has put considerable energy into
developing international links. We have close ties with the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill, with whom we participate in regular staff and student exchanges. We participate in a
collaborative MA in European History together with eight European partner institutions. New staff
exchange initiatives with UNC and Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi are currently being
developed, and we are strengthening connections with China, particularly Capital Normal University
and Peking University in Beijing, and with the University of Sydney.
Modern and Contemporary British History
King’s History department is a major centre for the study of modern British history, with eleven
staff researching and teaching in this area, covering not only political and social history, but also
British imperial history, the history of war, and the history of British science, technology and
medicine. Our modern British and Irish historians are also closely involved with the Sir Michael
Howard Centre for the History of War (with War Studies) and the Centre for the History of Science,
Technology and Medicine. The department works closely with History & Policy, presenting work to
policymakers, and runs a ‘historian in residence’ scheme for PhD students, and also works closely the
Institute of Contemporary British History.
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Professor Arthur Burns
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Professor David Edgerton
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Dr Alana Harris
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Professor Ian McBride
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Dr Chris Manias
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Professor David McLean
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Professor Paul Readman
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Professor Sarah Stockwell
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Professor Richard Vinen
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Dr Jon Wilson
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Professor Abigail Woods
Among the large funded research projects running are ‘The Redress of the Past: Historical Pageants
in Britain, 1905-2016’ (Professor Paul Readman, AHRC) and ‘The British End of the British Empire
c.1950-1970’ (Professor Sarah Stockwell, Leverhulme).
Among recent books are Richard Vinen’s Thatcher’s Britain (Simon and Schuster, 2009) and his
Wolfson and Templer prize-winning National Service (Allen Lane 2014); David Edgerton, Britain’s
War Machine (Allen Lane 2011); Alana Harris, Faith in the Family: A Lived Religious History of
English Catholicism, 1945-82 (Manchester: MUP, 2013)
We have a very strong group of around 25 PhD students working on modern and contemporary
British topics. We are part of the London Arts and Humanities Partnership for doctoral studies and
work very closely with historians at UCL in providing a rich suite of training for students. We offer
seminars on generic skills, and a specialist Modern British Reading Group, working closely with
historians of twentieth-century Britain elsewhere in London, for example through the fortnightly
seminar in Modern British History at the Institute for Historical Research.
Teaching
The Department currently teaches about 650 undergraduates. The large majority study for our Single
Honours degree in History, but about 20% are enrolled on Joint Honours degrees (History and War
Studies, French, or German, with a new joint degree with International Relations launching in AY 1617). We also teach a large number of students on the King’s Liberal Arts degree programme, as well as
many visiting undergraduates, mostly from the USA on Study Abroad programmes. Teaching for
first-year undergraduate students is delivered through lectures and small-group tutorials (taught by
full members of staff) and seminars (taught by teaching assistants). Teaching for second and finalyear modules is undertaken mostly in seminar groups, almost all of which are taught by full staff
members. At MA level, the department currently offers five successful programmes of its own – in
Medieval, Early Modern, Modern, and World History and in the Science, Technology and Medicine in
History – as well as hosting an interdepartmental MA in Nineteenth-Century Studies, offering a
Masters degree by research (MRes History), and collaborating in the teaching of a number of
interdepartmental, intercollegiate and international Masters programmes. The Department recruits
about 90 MA students each year.
The Department has a strong postgraduate research community of approximately 100 MPhil/PhD
students. Our PhD training provision and other activities are increasingly offered through the AHRCsupported London Arts and Humanities Partnership, of which we are a core member, alongside UCL
and the University of London School of Advanced Study. Many of our research students go on to forge
successful academic careers.
Staff
A list of the current members of our academic staff, with details of their teaching and research
interests, is available on our website. Staff research outputs are detailed, and when possible linked, on
the King’s research portal.
The Post
The Department of History seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Modern British History, tenable from 1
September 2016. The further development of our existing strength in modern and contemporary
British history is a priority for the coming years, and the successful candidate will play an important
role in the advancement of our teaching, research, public engagement and international reputation in
this field. Applications are welcome from scholars with expertise in any area of British history since
1850, including connections between Britain and other parts of the world. Applications from
candidates with the demonstrable ability to attract external grant funding, and/or to engage with
public and policy-making audiences, would be particularly welcome. The post-holder will be expected
to contribute to the delivery of teaching in this broad area at all levels, from introductory
undergraduate lectures to PhD supervision. They will also conduct and publish top-quality research
in their area of specialism. The Department of History at King's is a large, top-ranking department,
with strengths ranging from the early medieval to the contemporary period.
The post will be based at the Strand Campus.
Job Description
Post title
Lecturer in Modern British History
Department/Division
History
Faculty/Directorate
Arts & Humanities
Grade
6 or 7
Responsible for
N/A
Responsible to
Head of the Department of History
Role purpose
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To undertake and publish world-leading research in the post-holder’s area of expertise, within the
broad area of modern British history, (since c.1850).
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To play a role in the institutional, reputational and public development of the History Department, and
the fields of modern and contemporary British history within it, through a range of activities, including,
when appropriate, public engagement and other forms of research dissemination, and the securing of
external research funding.
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To contribute to the design and delivery of teaching in the Department, particularly in modern British
history, and to assess, examine and supervise students’ work as required.
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To undertake departmental, Faculty and University administrative duties as required.
Role Profile
Key responsibilities and objectives of the job.
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To take a leading role in the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching activities within the
History Department, in accordance with established departmental practices
To undertake and publish high-quality research, the excellence of which will enhance the research
assessment performance of the College
To supervise postgraduate research at both MA and PhD levels
To take a role in seeking external funding for research activities and projects, individually or with other
scholars at King’s and beyond
To contribute to the development and design of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in modern
British history, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning
To participate fully in assessment and examination processes as appropriate, using a variety of
methods and techniques and providing effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to
support their leaning
To engage in professional development as appropriate
To attend and participate in appropriate research seminars and conferences
To offer academic leadership within the Department and the Faculty, assuming administrative
responsibilities where appropriate
To undertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by the Head of Programme, Head of
Department or the Dean of Faculty
Specific Aspects - indicate frequency D (daily), W (weekly), M (monthly) where applicable:
Intensive Display Screen Equipment work
(eg. data entry or digital microscopy)1:
Direct patient contact involving exposure prone
procedures (EPP)2:
Heavy manual handling1:
Direct patient contact, no EPP2
Highly repetitive tasks (eg. pipetting or reshelving books)1:
Work with patient specimens (eg. blood or tissue
samples)2:
Shift work, night work or call-out duties2:
Work with GM organisms or biological agents
that may pose a hazard to human health2:
Work involving risk of exposure to
environmental or human pathogens (eg. in
waste streams or soils)2:
Hazards which require health surveillance eg.
respiratory sensitisers (allergens, substances with
risk phrase R42, wood dust etc) or loud noise2:
Driving vehicles on university business2:
Food handling or preparation2:
Work at height (eg. ladders, scaffolds etc)1
Work in confined spaces (eg. sump rooms, etc)1
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These hazards do not require health assessment but may require advice from OH if a successful candidate declares a
disability or health condition in the Health & Capability Declaration.
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These hazards automatically require the successful candidate to undergo employment health assessment to identify any
necessary health surveillance, recommended vaccinations or other risk control measures. The Occupational Health
option must be checked on the SRAF or the Employment Checks page in the e-Recruitment system.
Organisational chart
Vice-Principal
(Arts & Sciences)
Executive Dean of
the Faculty of Arts
& Humanities
Head of the
Department of
History
Lecturer in
Modern British
History
Additional Requirements
 All employees are expected to adhere to King’s policies and procedures which are published on the
HR webpages.
 Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake
work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
 This post may be required to work irregular hours in accordance with the needs of the role.
 You will be expected to teach and/or assist, as appropriate, using both traditional and innovative
methods in such areas as eLearning, short courses, blended learning, summer courses, distance
learning, multi-media learning, this list is not exhaustive but to give an indication of the type of
areas currently offered.
Occupational Health Clearance
As part of our pre employment checks the successful applicant will be sent a ‘Health and Capability
Declaration Form’ and if they declare that they do have a health condition or disability that may
require accommodation measures so that they are able to carry out their work comfortably and
efficiently, they will be sent an Occupational Health Questionnaire to determine whether any
reasonable accommodation measures are required for the candidate to take up the post.
Please note
This job description reflects the core activities of the role and as the university and the post-holder
develop there will inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties. It is expected that the post-holder
recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work and be willing to participate in training.
If changes to the job become significant, the job description should be reviewed formally by the postholder and line manager. The Human Resources department should then be consulted as to the
implications of the proposed changes.
Confidentiality
In the course of your work you may have access to personal or confidential information which must
not be disclosed or made available to any other person unless in the performance of your duties or
with specific permission from your Dean of Faculty/ Division /Department. (In particular if your
work involves the handling of clinical samples and/or patient data, NHS policies for the maintenance
of security and confidentiality of NHS systems and data must be observed). Breaches in
confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
No Smoking Policy
King’s College London is committed to maintaining a healthy environment for staff, students and
visitors. Therefore, please note that smoking is not permitted in any of the university buildings or in
university vehicles. Smoking is also not permitted immediately outside the entrances to university
buildings or near to windows and air intake units. Staff working at associated NHS trust sites or other
premises should adhere to whatever policy is in place at these locations. NB. This information is
provided as guidance only, and does not form part of the employment contract.
Person Specification
Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
Applications are welcomed from international candidates. The recruitment of this post meets Home
Office advertising requirements that qualify the role for sponsorship under Tier 2. Consequently, if
required, the university could potentially sponsor the successful candidate in applying for a visa
under Tier 2 of the points based immigration system, providing all other requirements are met.
Information on Tier 2 sponsorship can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website:
www.gov.uk/tier-2-general
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Assessment
Interview
Presentation
References
Education/qualification and training
PhD awarded or submitted
First or upper-second class BA degree or equivalent
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Research interests in an aspect of modern British history since c. 1850
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Ability to teach modules with a broad range within the fields of modern
and contemporary British history, at both BA and MA levels
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Ability to supervise student research at BA, MA and PhD levels
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Good presentational skills
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Administrative skills
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Excellent publication record or potential
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Experience of teaching at UG and/or PG level
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Knowledge/skills
Experience
Experience of involvement in major research projects
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Personal characteristics/other requirements
Willingness to participate in seminars and other academic events held by
the Department, and at other relevant units at King’s and at our partner
institutions (such as the Institute of Historical Research)
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AP/I
Willingness to seek research opportunities and collaborations beyond the
Department and University
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Enthusiasm for teaching, learning and research, and ability to inspire
enthusiasm in others
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Evidence of, or potential for, attracting research grants
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Summary of Terms and Conditions of Service
This appointment is made under the King’s College London Terms and Conditions of Service for
Academic staff, a copy of which is available from the Recruitment Team upon request.
Period of Appointment:
Indefinite Contract
Salary:
£32,600 - £38,896 per annum plus £2,323 London Weighting Allowance per annum – grade 6
£40,082 - £47,801 per annum plus £2,323 London Weighting Allowance per annum - grade 7
Appointment to grade 6 or 7 is dependent upon experience
Probation:
Three years
Annual Leave:
27 working days per annum pro rata (please note the annual leave year runs from JanuaryDecember) bank holidays and customary closure days in are in addition to the annual leave
entitlement. Staff receive four additional customary closure days in December. Notification as to how
these days are taken is circulated at the start of the academic year.
Superannuation
This appointment is superannuable under the SAUL (applicable for Grades 1 to 5) or the USS
(applicable for Grades 6 to 8 and Researchers on Grade 5) pension scheme. In accordance with
recent legislation, we automatically enrols our staff in a pension scheme if they meet certain age and
earning criteria. This is known as auto-enrolment. The university collects pension contributions via a
salary sacrifice method called PensionsPlus. These deductions are made before the calculation of tax
and national insurance is calculated; therefore reducing the amount you pay.
Staff already superannuated under the NHS Superannuation Scheme may opt to remain in that
scheme provided an application to do so is received by the NHS scheme trustees within three months
of appointment to King’s College London. Please note that NHS Superannuation Scheme: Medical
Schools are classed as “Direction Employers” and some benefits of the NHS Scheme are not available
to Direction members.
Alternatively staff may opt to take out a personal pension. Please note that the university does not
provide an employer's contribution towards a private pension plan.
Training and Education:
King’s College London recognises the importance of training in achieving its objective of pursuing
excellence in teaching, research and clinical practice through the activities of its staff. We are
committed to providing training for all members of staff so that they can perform their jobs effectively
and offering them opportunities for further development. Most training and development will occur
"on the job" and formal training opportunities are also available within King’s College London
associated hospitals trusts and through other external organisations.
Staff Benefits:
King’s College London offers a wide range of staff benefits. For the full comprehensive list of staff
benefits please refer to our website: Staff Benefits
Equal opportunities:
King’s College London recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of
diversity are integral to its academic and economic strengths. The following principles apply in
respect of the university’s commitment to equality and diversity:
 To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
 To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential
community;
 To ensure that all university members and prospective members are treated solely on the basis of
their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or
unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity,
race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, trans status, socio-economic status or any other
irrelevant distinction;
 To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from
prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
 To foster good relations between individuals from different groups and tackle prejudice and
promote understanding.
King’s has been a member of the Athena SWAN Charter since 2007 and gained its Bronze
institutional award in 2008. Our award was successfully renewed in September 2013 for a further
three years. The Athena SWAN agenda forms part of a wider suite of diversity and inclusion work
streams. Working with the Charter is helping King’s to identify best practice for the working
environment of all staff working in science disciplines.
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Applicants with disabilities:
King’s College London is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore
encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the
post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact the Recruitment
Coordinator responsible for the administration of the post on recruitmentteam3@kcl.ac.uk
Response and Feedback
Unfortunately we are not able to provide feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for the role.
We are only able to provide feedback to interviewed candidates upon request. We would like to assure
you, however, that every application we receive is considered in detail and a shortlist only drawn up
after careful reference to a detailed person specification.
If therefore, your application is not successful, we hope that you will not be discouraged and will still
apply for other suitable vacancies at King’s College London as and when they are advertised.