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Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Early Modern English Literature
£37,458 - £54,919 pa pro rata
This is a 0.8FTE fixed term role for a 12 month period from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Early Modern English Literature to our Department of Humanities. Working within established module teams, and supported by the Head of Department and Course Leaders, you'll be involved in the delivery of teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students on our portfolio of English Literature courses.
With a PhD in Early Modern English Literature and with excellent communication and presentation skills, you'll have the expertise to lead and teach our undergraduate modules entitled 'Shakespeare and Co: Early Modern Drama' (level 5) and 'Early Modern Poetry and Prose: Nation, Self, Other' (level 6), to supervise undergraduate final year major projects, as well as to contribute to modules across Levels 4, 5, and 6 and at M-level. . You will have an enthusiastic and flexible approach to education, be able to actively contribute to our teaching to support the existing delivery and help further develop the teaching of English Literature courses here at NTU.
You'll be encouraged to engage in research, scholarship and/or practice within the School complementing our existing strengths to enhance the activities of the Department of Humanities.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Advert Closing Date: Monday 1 July 2024
Interview Date: Friday 12 July 2024
About Us
The School of Arts and Humanities at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a diverse, supportive and collaborative community in which to innovate, explore and create. Our specialities span across a range of subject areas, including history and global cultures, English language and linguistics, journalism, and philosophy. Together, our unique community of experts are combining different perspectives and deepening our understanding of the world.
Our courses are built on the ethos of developing intellectual and practical skills, adding value to students’ employability and providing an outstanding student experience.
Our curiosity about languages, histories and global cultures drives our insight, research and our learning. If you're curious too, we can be a new, powerful partner in your future career.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Dr Andrew Gritt (Head of Department, Department of Humanities) at andrew.gritt@ntu.ac.uk.
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We also offer:
- Between 25 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
- Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- And a whole lot more…
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, upcoming immigration rules changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
