Departmental Lecturer in Bibliography and Modern Book History
University of Oxford - English Faculty
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £48,235 to £51,059 per annum : Standard Grade 8 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 11th February 2025 |
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| Closes: | 10th March 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 177818 |
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Faculty of English Language and Literature, seeks to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Bibliography and Modern Book History, to cover the Faculty teaching in the area while the Chair is vacant.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About the Role
A 1-year fixed-term teaching and research appointment in English literature, with a core focus on bibliography and the history of the book, is available for an outstanding academic at an early stage of their career. The appointee will be expected to play a key role in the delivery of the Faculty’s MSt programmes, delivering the core research skills course for the 1830-1914, 1900-present, and American strands as well as contributing substantially to the material texts course for the World Literature strand. These courses are compulsory for all students, introducing them to the methodology and theory of bibliography, manuscript studies, textual scholarship, and book history.
About You
You will hold a doctorate in English literature, with a strong research and publication record in bibliography or modern book history appropriate to your career stage. You will have experience of graduate teaching and supervision, and will possess sufficient specialist knowledge to supervise independent research projects at both undergraduate and master’s level. You will have the ability to manage your own research and administrative activities, and will be an excellent communicator.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria for the post, your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
Interviews will be held in Oxford on 2 April 2025.
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