Teaching Fellow; Medieval Literature

Teaching Fellow (Medieval Literature) – Durham

The Role and Department

The Department’s undergraduate curriculum is notable for its historical and cultural breadth, combining compulsory modules in Theory, Shakespeare and an independent Dissertation, with a range of period-based modules taught by lectures and tutorials, and research-led special topic semininars. There are thriving MA programmes in English Literary Studies and in Creative Writing, and a lively community of PhD students.

Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow in Medieval Literature. This is a 1.0 FTE position for 12 months only.

The successful applicant will:

• potentially contribute to the Department’s provision of Old English
• deliver lectures as required in these areas
• supervise Level 3 undergraduate dissertations
• potentially supervise MA theses
• contribute to lively and stimulating small group teaching, in person
• undertake assessment and examination of UG and MA student work, in and beyond Medieval literature
• act as an Academic Advisor to a group of UG students
• participate in the meetings of the Department as appropriate
• pursue opportunities for personal development

The post-holder will report to the Head of Department. Career development opportunities will be offered.

Teaching Fellowships offer the opportunity of valuable experience to those early in their academic careers and the University is keen to maximise the benefit to as many people as possible. The post of Teaching Fellow will involve a significant teaching load, which may extend into the summer period, and there may be related scholarship and the opportunity for administrative duties which relate to education and pedagogy.

The post is for a fixed term only, and it is not anticipated that the post will be extended beyond this fixed term.

Successful applicants will, ideally be in post by 1 September 2026.

The University provides a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.