Lecturer in Early Modern and Medieval Literature

The Department of English Literature and Creative Writing at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Early Modern and Medieval Literature. This is a 12-month, fixed term appointment, to start 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

You will be able to demonstrate excellent teaching abilities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, be willing and able to give lectures and seminars, and have the potential to supervise postgraduate students. You should have a strong research profile with the potential for publication in top journals and presses and the making of successful grant applications. Your research should also be able to contribute to larger impact within society and culture through public engagement and professional networking activities. 

Our Department is actively working to diversify its staff body and decolonise its curriculum, and we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and/or Minority Ethnic colleagues and others with protected characteristics that are currently underrepresented in our department, such as LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants. 

The Department is 12^th for English in the Times/Sunday Times and 7^th for English in the Guardian league tables. Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to Professor Mark Knight, Deputy Head of Department: m.knight@lancaster.ac.uk. The Department of English Literature and Creative Writing’s webpage can be visited at: www.lancaster.ac.uk/english-literature-and-creative-writing.

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