Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in English

Contract Hours: 35

Tenure: Fixed Term. Maternity cover starting Semester 2

Birmingham Newman’s English degree is an innovative course that develops students’ critical and interpretative skills in relation to texts and the societies that produce them, with an explicit focus on the changing nature of English as a discipline and its relevance to a rapidly changing world.

We seek to appoint a teaching-focused English specialist with a strong commitment to innovative pedagogy and a broad knowledge of language, discourse, theory and form. We particularly welcome expertise that complements the distinctive nature of the programme, including digital humanities, social justice and ethics in relation to texts, the social and cultural contexts in which texts are produced and received, and the capacity of texts to engender social and cultural change.

We are looking for a flexible and creative thinker who is keen to teach across disciplinary boundaries and committed to helping students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for graduate employment and active citizenship.

Applicants must possess a degree in English and must hold a PhD, or be near completion. Applicants must have experience of delivering high-quality teaching in a Higher Education setting and have experience of working with non-traditional and mature students.

Main responsibilities

To provide high-quality teaching, learning and assessment on the BA English programme and on other related programmes as required. To act as personal tutor.   

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are welcome. Please contact the Head of Humanities, Dr Louise Hickman at l.hickman@newman.ac.uk to discuss the role further. 

Please refer to the job description for further details. An online application form and further details about this role are available from clicking the 'Apply' button above. Please submit your completed online application form by the advertised closing date.Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated

Closing date for applications: 26 November 2026

Interviews will take place on 18 December 2026

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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