Lecturer in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory

The Department of English wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory. Applications from candidates with the following specialisms would be particularly welcome: contemporary British literature and culture; gender and sexuality in imperial and post-imperial contexts; activist literatures and cultures in post-war Britain; race, empire, and ecology; British cultural studies. 

 

The successful candidate will have a record of outstanding published research commensurate with the stage that they have reached in their career and possess clear potential for future grant capture. They will provide teaching at UG level (including the module ‘Study and Struggle’), MA level (including the module ‘Imperialism and Sexuality’), and dissertation supervision for the MA in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory. As well as developing UG and MA modules relating to their own areas of specialism, the successful applicant will also be expected to contribute significantly to the ongoing development of the English Department at King’s as a key location for contemporary studies in the UK, and to spearhead initiatives in contemporary British literature and culture. A record of work in public engagement and research impact would be an advantage. The postholder will also play a full part in departmental administration and pastoral care. The post will be based on the Strand Campus. The appointee will be responsible to the Head of Department.  

 

Our ambition is to work together to create a more equal and inclusive environment both in the English Department and at King’s. We particularly encourage applications from members of groups with protected characteristics that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Equality Act.

 

About the Department of English: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/english

 

About the Faculty: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums 

 

This post will be offered on a full-time, indefinite contract.

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