Lecturer in English

About the Role

The Department of English, within the School of the Arts is looking to expand by appointing a Lecturer in English.

Duties under Teaching and Scholarship

Duties will include convening and teaching undergraduate modules, contributing to MA provision as appropriate, and undertaking administrative roles as required within the Department. We are looking for someone with expertise in Medieval and Early Modern Literature. The role will likely involve contributing to our survey modules ESH282: Renaissance Drama, ESH5003: Chaucer: Gender, Faith, Identity, and/or ESH5001: Global Shakespeare. Please note that ESH5001 will be delivered in July/August (as a summer school) and in-semester over the 2025-26 academic year.

This is a fixed-term role available as a Leverhulme-funded replacement post until 30 June 2026.

About You

You will hold a PhD in English or have an equivalent professional qualification, together with the ability to deliver teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The ability to work constructively and flexibly with colleagues, good organisational and communicative skills are also essential.

About the School

The School is looking to appoint to a Lecturer within the Department of English. Further details of the School can be found at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/arts

The post is full-time and fixed-term (12 months) with an expected start date of 1 July 2025. The salary will be Grade 5, £50,685 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

 Informal enquiries should be addressed to Co-heads of Department s.mcbean@qmul.ac.uk and s.hobson@qmul.ac.uk.

Candidates should upload their CV as supporting evidence.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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