Lecturer in Literature in English since 1960

About us

The English Department at UCL is one of the oldest the country, founded in 1828, and is recognised as among the leading departments of English Language and English Linguistics in the world. The Department offers a single honours degree which covers the full range of the subject, two MA programmes in: English Linguistics, and Issues in Modern Culture, and a PhD programme. There are just over 300 undergraduates in the Department, just over 80 graduate students and 45 research students. Almost all our undergraduates study the BA in English, but we also teach students on the BA French / German / Greek / Latin and English programmes. For further information, please see our website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/english.

About the role

UCL English is recruiting for the post of Lecturer in Literature in English since 1960, primarily to teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and modules covering literature in English in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. An interest in one or more the following fields would be desirable: Colonial and Postcolonial Literatures, Visual Culture, the Contemporary.

In addition, the successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to one or more of the following first-year undergraduate modules: Narrative Texts, Criticism & Theory, Intellectual and Cultural Sources. They will also be required to give one-to-one tutorials to undergraduate students; to undertake the normal duties of teaching administration; and to attend departmental meetings. The person appointed will also be expected to participate in the interviewing of UCAS applicants and marking of interview candidates’ written work, as well as additional administrative responsibilities, as directed by the Head of Department.

As a highly research-engaged scholar in literature in English since 1960, the postholder will have clear potential for contributing strongly to our future REF submissions

About you

Applicants must have a doctorate in English Literature. It is essential that they have strong background in teaching literature in English since 1960 at undergraduate and postgraduate level and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. They must also have an extensive and high-quality publication record in the period commensurate with their career stage and an awareness of research impact.

A more detailed job description and person specification can be accessed in the attached document below.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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