Academic Researcher in English Literature

3 days ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced academic to join our team as a Teaching Fellow in English and Scottish Literature. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and contributing to the development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in English Literature.

About the Role:

This is a fixed-term contract position that will run for 7 months from January 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to teach modern and contemporary literature, contribute to curriculum and programme development, and participate in administrative roles within the School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a PhD in a relevant field of English and Scottish Literature, with experience of teaching and assessing students at undergraduate and postgraduate level. You will also need to have expertise in one or more areas such as digital humanities, economic humanities, environmental humanities, health humanities, LGBTQ+ studies, postcolonial, transnational, and/or diasporic literary studies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach modern and contemporary literature
  • Contribute to curriculum and programme development
  • Participate in administrative roles

What We Offer:

The University of Edinburgh offers a competitive salary range of £40,247.00 - £47,874.00 per annum, depending on experience. As well as a generous pension scheme, we offer a range of benefits including access to the university's library and IT facilities, as well as opportunities for professional development.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience. Please submit your application via the internal applications portal. We do not require references at the point of application, but they may be requested if you are shortlisted for the position.



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