Teaching Fellow

English and Comparative Literary Studies – Fixed Term Teaching Fellow

Position Type:
Fixed Term

Duration:
Fixed term contract until 30th June 2027

Salary: £35,608 to £46,049 per annum

For informal queries about the role, please contact Paul Botley (Incoming Head of Department) at

We will appoint a fixed-term Teaching Fellow from 1st October 2026 to 30th June 2027. Essential responsibilities include seminar teaching and lecturing at undergraduate level in medieval and early modern English literature, teaching literature in Middle English, and supervising student assignments.

Experience of supervising student work and supporting student experience in the department is required.

• Outstanding scholar with experience of seminar teaching and lecturing at undergraduate level
• Ability to teach literature in Middle English (essential)
• Experience teaching across Level 4 modules (desired)
• Experience supervising undergraduate assignments in literary studies

We value diversity, challenge discrimination, and promote equality. We are committed to strengthening our equality and diversity agenda both in relation to our community (students and staff), our teaching, research, and our curricula.

• Attractive pension scheme
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where possible.

We are a Living Wage employer.