About the role
We are looking to appoint a Lecturer who will conduct high-quality, original research and knowledge exchange in literature in English of the early modern period.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to scholarship and to the teaching of modules covering the early modern period at undergraduate level, including the compulsory Shakespeare module and the Renaissance Literature I (-) and Renaissance Literature II (-) option modules. The post-holder will also be expected to teach the compulsory Chaucer and his Literary Background module.
In addition, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to one or more of the following first-year undergraduate modules: Narrative Texts, Intellectual and Cultural Sources, Criticism & Theory, as well as giving tutorials to undergraduate students. The post holder will also contribute to the teaching programme of the Department, and to its planning and organisation, participate in the life of the Department and undertake other tasks that may be assigned by the Head of Department.
About you
Candidates must have a PhD by the time they begin their appointment and have a proven record of high-quality research and publication in some field of literature of the early modern period. Previous experience of teaching in a university English department will be expected. A job description and person specification, including all essential and desirable criteria, can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance