Associate Lecturer (Teaching & Scholarship) in English Studies

Associate Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in English Studies full time from 1st September 2025

The position being offered is a full-time associate lecturer (teaching and scholarship) in English Studies at the Norwegian Study Centre (NSC), University of York, Heslington. The NSC is part of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. 

English Studies is an interdisciplinary area. Following Norway and the wider Nordics, English Studies has a broad definition, encompassing a number of different and inter-related fields and disciplines. NSC courses and programmes cover Contemporary English Literature, Language and Linguistic Science, Cultural Studies (including Politics, Economics, Philosophy, Sociology and History), and the Arts.

Due to the teaching and research profiles of the current academic staff, and the NSC’s involvement in the North Sea Universities Consortium, the successful candidate will have a commitment to interdisciplinarity alongside teaching and research interests in one or more of the following areas:

• Contemporary British History (1750 - present, inclusive of Britain’s place in the world)
• Sociology (social class, gender identities, sexuality, disability, “Race”)
• The Arts and Creative Technologies (theatre, TV & film, the interactive media, gaming)

The successful candidate will be able to use their subject-expertise to provide a contemporary and multicultural British context to international undergraduate and postgraduate students visiting York on cultural and academic exchange from Norwegian Higher Educational Institutions and select Nordic partners.

The role is conceived as 37 hours per week, with teaching on campus at the University of York The position is being offered at the HERA salary grade of 6 or higher, depending on experience, which is equivalent to a yearly salary of £37,174 - £45,413.

Overview of essential qualifications and skills

• A PhD in a relevant subject area(s) within English Studies (as defined above) or a PhD which is to be submitted before the end of 2025 in a relevant subject area within English Studies
• Detailed knowledge in relevant subject areas of English Studies listed in the advert sufficient to develop teaching of the subject within a British context
• Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
• Ability to design and deliver teaching material within their subject area that provides a British context and perspective for international students
• Ability to supervise the work of students, provide pastoral care, and assist with study skills and different learning abilities

For a full list of essential and desired qualifications, knowledge and skills, please see the "Person Specification" section of the full advertisement. 

Interview Date: 9-10 June (To be confirmed)

Please contact the Director, Prof Jena Habegger-Conti (jena.habegger-conti@york.ac.uk) with any questions about the position.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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