Lecturer in Book History

Employment type: Fixed Term – 24 months

The Role

The Institute of English Studies is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Book History on 2-year, fixed term basis. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of the postgraduate and research training programmes, including the MA/MRes in the History of the Book and the Institute’s programme of short courses and seasonal schools, including the London Rare Books School. The successful candidate will be expected to assist with and in due course lead in the development of the Institute’s research training provision, particularly with regards to short courses, micro-credentials and online and distance learning. The successful candidate will support the Institute’s national mission to advocate for and to promote and facilitate research and public engagement in English Studies, and contribute to collaborative work with other Institutes in the School of Advanced Study and with external partners.  

Applicants with an established research record appropriate to their career stage in any area or period of book history are welcome to apply, but we are particularly looking to expand our research expertise and training provision in one or more of the following areas: global book history; editing and textual criticism; publishing and the cultures of the book.   

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description.

Further Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV (by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 13 November 2026. 

Candidates are welcome to contact Andrew Nash at Andrew.Nash@sas.ac.uk to arrange an informal conversation before applying.    

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description. 

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