Lecturer in British Literature Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Education / Teaching

Position: Lecturer in British Romantic Literature

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

Applications are invited from candidates with an appropriate record of academic achievement in English Literature, with a proven research and teaching specialism in British Romantic Literature. We especially welcome applicants working on British Romantic-period theatre and Digital Humanities, who have an appetite for academic leadership, knowledge of university systems and experience of working as part of a team within a university environment.

Candidates should have a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in English Literature, with a substantial publication profile and significant experience teaching and supervising within the subject area in higher education.

English Literature is a subject that works closely with the School of Critical Studies’ other subject areas of English Language and Linguistics, Scottish Literature and Theology and Religious Studies. The School is also home to programmes in Creative Writing and in Global Communications. In its research, the School fosters excellent connections with collaborators across Glasgow and beyond, and English Literature colleagues work actively and impactfully with local partners towards public engagement with their research and publications.

The study of the Romantic period is a particular strength of English Literature at the University of Glasgow, and this post will enhance that profile.

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 and College’s strategic objectives.

This is a Post-doctoral role in English Literature in the School of Critical Studies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and progress individual and/or joint research projects of international standard in the subject area with the support of a mentor, as required.

Publish high quality critical research, for dissemination where appropriate, identifying potential sources of funding and contributing to and/or leading funding applications to help develop and enhance the research profile of the School and College.

Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School and College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.

Contribute to the planning, organisation, and delivery of teaching on undergraduate and 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.

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 postgraduate level, and 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 and/or School as assigned by the Head of Subject and/or 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…