The Department of English, Media & Culture, within the Institute of Arts & Humanities, is seeking to appoint an experienced scholar as Senior Lecturer in English Literature on a permanent basis. The role holder should have experience of teaching English Literature, but interdisciplinary backgrounds and experience are welcomed particularly as the course is aligned to an understanding of critical theories and cultural histories. Among the undergraduate curriculum the appointee might deliver or contribute to in 2025-26 are the following:
1. Literary Forms and Genres;
2. Literary Theory and Practice;
3. Places and Spaces;
4. Postcolonialism and critical race theories;
5. Ecocriticism.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate dissertation projects. There may also be the opportunity to contribute to our Postgraduate programmes, such as MA English and / or MA Cultural Studies.
What's in it for you?
6. Annual incremental increase up to £55,755, with the opportunity to progress to £60,907 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
7. 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
8. Attractive Company Pension Scheme
9. Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
10. Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
11. In-house training and development support
Informal queries regarding this role are welcomed and should be directed to Katy Wareham Morris, Head of Department via email k.wareham.morris@worc.ac.uk
Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
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