Lecturer in English

Reporting Line: Dean of College

Appointment: Full-time, academic faculty position; terms and duration subject to the employment contract specification

Role Overview

To develop and deliver high-quality teaching material across a range of modules or short programmes. To contribute to the planning, design and development of programmes. To engage in scholarly activity and research as appropriate to the role. To undertake programme management responsibilities as agreed.

Key Accountabilities or Duties

• Teaching and Learning
  • Design teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area
  • Supervise student projects, including, where appropriate, PGT, field trips and placements
  • Identify areas where current provision is in need of revision or enhancement
  • Contribute to the planning, design and development of course and curriculum objectives and material, in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Salford
  • Set, mark and assess work and examinations in accordance with University of Salford regulations and protocols and provide feedback to students
  • Act as personal tutor to a group of students
• Research
  • Undertake individual or collaborative research projects of relevance to the School/University
  • Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to learning, research and appropriate external activities
  • Identify, as appropriate to role, external sources of funding and develop or contribute to funding bids – research, knowledge transfer and engagement grant applications
  • Publish and/or make presentations at conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events, participating in dissemination and engagement activities to contribute to knowledge base of area of expertise, maximise policy, media industrial or community impact of research
• Leadership, Management and Engagement
  • Take a lead in own area of expertise, act as mentor for less experienced colleagues
  • To engage with and participate in the University’s PDR process as reviewer and/or reviewee, as appropriate
  • Lead and co-ordinate the work of other staff to ensure module, programme, enterprise or research project is delivered to the standards required
  • Co-ordinate colleagues to ensure student needs and expectations are met; act as leader of module or programme, or of significant sections of a programme
  • Plan, co-ordinate and implement research programmes or engagement projects; organisation of external activities such as student projects, field trips and industrial placements; manage or monitor research or engagement budgets and ensure effective use of resource; organise administrative duties
  • Support colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development; train/advise on own area of expertise where appropriate; coach and support colleagues in developing research
  • Collaborate with external organisations such as industry, public sector, charity and local community groups
• Qualifications & Experience
  • PhD or Master’s degree in English Literature, Linguistics, Creative Writing, or a closely related field
  • Demonstrable expertise in literary analysis, critical theory, language studies, and composition pedagogy aligned with QAA subject benchmarks
  • Experience designing, delivering, and assessing undergraduate modules, underpinned by a student-centred teaching philosophy
  • Strong or emerging research profile, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or grant activity
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus interpersonal ability to engage diverse student cohorts and collaborate with colleagues
  • Familiarity with digital humanities tools (e.g., text-mining, online learning platforms) and active membership of relevant professional bodies
• Performance Indicators
  • Achievement of student enrollment, retention, and graduation targets within the English programme
  • Successful design and delivery of accredited modules in literature, linguistics, or creative writing in line with UK quality standards
  • Growth in research output through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and successful grant applications in English studies
  • Active participation in curriculum and staff development initiatives, ensuring an effective balance between teaching excellence and scholarly activity
  • Establishment and nurturing of external partnerships with literary organisations, publishing houses, and alumni networks
  • Enhancement of student employability through internships, writing workshops, and professional networking events

Terms of Appointment

• Grade/Level: 7 / 8 (Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in English)
• Start Date: 01^st September 2025