Applications are invited for a Lectureship in Long Eighteenth-Century Literature

The School of English is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in the Literature of the Long Eighteenth Century.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach, supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students in both live and distance learning formats and to engage in outreach and public engagement activities.

We welcome applicants with expertise in any area of literature of the long eighteenth century. However, preference may be given to applicants with a teaching and research specialism in eighteenth-century fiction. The ability to teach across a range of literary genres, including poetry and drama, may also be an advantage. Applicants with interests that extend to creative writing aspects of literature teaching are encouraged to highlight this in their application. Previous experience of teaching in Higher Education contexts is required. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate fully in the successful research culture of the School through personal and collaborative publications, research income generation and the recruitment of postgraduate research students.

Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent qualification), together with notable research achievements or potential in the area of long eighteenth-century literature and culture.

This full-time permanent post is available from 1 September 2013 and is open to share.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Julie Sanders.  Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Selection Process
Long-listed candidates will be asked to provide items of research for consideration by the School.  The interview process will include a presentation and a formal interview. 

Closing date for applications:  23 April 2013

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