Departmental Lecturer in English Literature

Location: Oxford Lifelong Learning, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA, Ewert House, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DD

Oxford Lifelong Learning in the Department for Continuing Education is seeking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in English Literature starting Michaelmas Term 2026.

The postholder will have a specialism in eighteenth and nineteenth-century English Literature and teach on courses relevant to their subject-area expertise. They will also work on course development in line with strategic plans to develop and expand this area of the Department’s provision.

They will be a scholar with excellent teaching and pedagogical skills, with a track record of scholarship, or the potential for scholarship, engaging with current critical and theoretical debates in the discipline.

About the role 

The English Literature portfolio at Oxford Lifelong Learning (Department for Continuing Education) comprises in-person weekly classes and short online courses, day and weekend events, lecture series and summer schools (including a three-week English Literature summer school), along with the Undergraduate Certificate in English Literature, the MSt in Literature and Arts and the DPhil in Literature and Arts.

Please see the job description for further details,click the 'Apply' button above. 

This is a full-time (FTE) position, available on a fixed term contract for 24 months with the possibility of extending for another 12 months.

If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining the academic community at Oxford, please contact Prof. Tara Stubbs at tara.stubbs@conted.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision. 

About you 

The successful candidate must have a doctorate in eighteenth- or nineteenth-century English literature. You will have demonstrable experience of teaching and assessment in English Literature, and an aptitude for supporting adult learners and diverse learner groups in making the most of their studies.

The successful candidate must be familiar with the existing literature and research in the field, and sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop a range of course materials.

You will be teaching and examining students on the Undergraduate Certificate in English Literature, and on weekly classes, day schools, and summer schools. You will also supervise student dissertations on the MSt in Literature and Arts, as required.

You will also develop courses in the English Literature portfolio, specifically a major change proposal for the Undergraduate Certificate in English Literature, in liaison with the Director of Studies in English Literature and other academic colleagues in the subject area, including the Academic Director of Humanities and Head of Programmes, Humanities.

Application process 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 24 June 2026. 

Interviews will take place during week commencing 13 July 2026.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

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