Teaching Associate in 19th Century Literature [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)

The Faculty of English wishes to appoint a part-time 0.6 FTE temporary Teaching Associate in 19th Century literature from 1 January 2026 to 30 September 2027.

The Teaching Associate will be expected to teach, examine and supervise dissertations on topics related to 19th Century Literature at undergraduate and Masters (MPhil) level.

Applicants should have a good first degree and a doctorate (awarded before 1st October 2025) in a relevant subject area. It is expected that applicants will have experience of successfully delivering and developing teaching at University level, including lectures, seminars and small group teaching, and the ability to work as part of a team.

For your application to be considered please upload the following:

•  CV (including publications)
•  Cover letter
•  The names and contact details of two referees
•  References will be sought for shortlisted candidates only

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 30 September 2027 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Alex da Costa, Chair of the Faculty Board (Email: chair@english.cam.ac.uk). Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to: School of Arts and Humanities HR team (Email: sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk).

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Monday 10 November 2025. Interviews are planned for Monday 24 November 2025.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please quote reference GG47635 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The Faculty is committed to equality and diversity, and we would particularly welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women and those from Black, Asian or other Ethnic Minority backgrounds. Details of some of the family-friendly policies operated by the University are at: https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/pay-benefits/cambens-employee-benefits

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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