Professor of Early Modern Literature and Culture [Temporary Cover]

The Faculty of English wishes to appoint a temporary Teaching Associate in Renaissance literature  from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027.

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

Applicants should have a good first degree and a doctorate (awarded before 1st October 2026) 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.

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

For your application to be considered please upload the following:

• CV (including publications)
• Cover letter
• Names and contact details of two referees who are familiar with your work.

References will be sought for shortlisted candidates only.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Gavin Alexander, Deputy Chair of the Faculty on gra1000@cam.ac.uk. Questions on the application process should be directed to the School's HR Team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 14 June 2026. Interviews are planned for Tuesday 7 July 2026, subject to change.

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

Please quote reference GG49720 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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

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