Lecturer in Early Modern English Literature (R&T)New

Lecturer in Early Modern English Literature (R&T) New

University of Glasgow

Glasgow

GBP 40,000 - 58,000

College of Arts & Humanities

School of Critical Studies

Lecturer in Early Modern English Literature

Vacancy Ref: 170953

The School of Critical Studies in the College of Arts and Humanities seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Early Modern English Literature.

Applications are invited from candidates with an appropriate record of academic achievement in Early Modern English Literature. We are open to the applicant’s specific focus within Early Modern Literary Studies (1500-1700) and seek a candidate with a record of outstanding publications. We are especially interested in innovative scholars whose research-led teaching rethinks the curriculum, potentially challenging generic classifications, exploring cross-cultural perspectives, or developing new methodologies. We invite applicants to show how their research advances the field of early modern studies and especially welcome cutting-edge and non-traditional critical approaches.

The postholder will make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School and College through leading and contributing to research of an international standard, to high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in securing research funding, and in offering academic administration within the subject of English Literature and across the School and College of Arts and Humanities.

We especially welcome applications from candidates with a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) in English Literature or a related discipline. Candidates should have an established reputation in research through an impressive publication profile and significant experience teaching and supervising both core modules and specialist topics within the subject area of English Literature, in a higher education context.

Job Purpose

To undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College’s strategic objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and progress individual/joint research projects of international standard in the subject area with the support of a mentor, as required.
• Write up research findings/outcomes for publication in leading journals for dissemination as appropriate, identifying potential sources and contributing to funding applications as an individual or team member.
• Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.
• Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses within the subject area in accordance with the subject’s priorities including accepting responsibilities as course co-ordinator for one or more courses.
• Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.
• Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
• Contribute to the development of theory and practice in the subject area.
• Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development.
• Take on administrative or management roles within the subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.
• Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
• To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential for Grades 7 and 8:

• Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role.
• Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline and of teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to apply policy, practice and procedures including broader University/sector/external (e.g. commercial) awareness.
• Up-to-date knowledge and specialist understanding in the field with an ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and to provide pastoral care to students within the subject area.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7 / 8, £40,497 - £45,413 / £49,559 - £57,422 per annum.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), and open ended.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules.

For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Stephen Burn, stephen.burn@glasgow.ac.uk

Interview and Presentation date: 13 June 2025