About the role
We wish to appoint a full‑time Lecturer in Early Modern Literature on a fixed‑term basis from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. The role will be on our E&R pathway, with their contract involving both Education and Research activity.
The successful candidate will have proven experience of university teaching, a record of published research appropriate to their career‑stage, and also be able to undertake administrative and pastoral duties. They will be able to teach on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules. These may include the level 4 modules Early Modern Literary Cultures and Reading Poetry; the level 5 module The Poetry of Revolution; and the level 6 modules Shakespeare’s London (co‑taught by colleagues at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre) and Paper Bodies. They may also be asked to supervise MA dissertations for students on our MAs in Early Modern English Literature: Books That Matter (co‑taught with the British Library) and Shakespeare Studies (co‑taught with the Globe), as well as BA dissertations.
The postholder will contribute, as personal tutor, to the pastoral care of students. They will be expected to undertake departmental administration and any other reasonable duties as required. This may involve contributing to the convening of our MA programmes. They will be responsible to the Head of Department.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a short presentation to the interviewing panel at the beginning of their interview.
This is a full‑time post, offered on a fixed‑term non‑renewable 12‑month contract from 1 September 2026 - 31 August 2027.
£45,031 to £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.
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