Lectureship in English (Fixed-term)

Worcester College proposes to appoint a one-year fixed-term Lecturer in English from 1 October 2025.  The successful applicant will be required to teach papers in the periods 1550-1660 and 1660-1760, and the earlier half of 1760-1830; and to share the teaching of the Shakespeare paper. They will also be required to assist with the administration of English studies at Worcester College, including organising tuition, offering pastoral care to students, and participating in the undergraduate admissions process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: ESSENTIAL

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Arts single or joint honours degree in English and be close to completing, or have completed, a doctoral degree in the field of English literature. Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

1. The ability or potential to be an effective teacher of a wide range of topics in English literature from 1550 to c. 1800 to students of high ability in a tutorial system, along with the personal qualities needed to foster a high level of achievement in undergraduate students;
2. Achievement or potential (commensurate with the applicant’s career) in a field of research relevant to the subjects being taught;
3. The ability to participate effectively in the administration and development of English studies in Worcester College;
4. A willingness to participate in access initiatives with a view to encouraging applications from a wide range of educational backgrounds.

Experience of teaching undergraduates, preferably in a tutorial environment, would be an advantage.

APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE

Applicants should complete the enclosed form and send it with a curriculum vitae, and a summary of teaching experience and research record, together with the names and addresses of two referees, via email: academic.recruitment@worc.ox.ac.uk (via the ‘Apply’ button above) by 9.00 am on Friday 23 May 2025. Applicants should contact their referees and arrange for references to be sent by the closing date. Informal enquiries may be made to the Academic Administrator Ms Phillipa Tarver (academic.administrator@worc.ox.ac.uk) 

Interviews for the post will be held in the week commencing 9 June 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to send a sample of their written work.

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