The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Faculty of English Language and Literature seeks to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in American Literature to cover the Faculty teaching of Professor Lloyd Pratt while he is on research leave funded by the Leverhulme Trust.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
1. An excellent contributory pension scheme
2. 38 days annual leave
3. A comprehensive range of childcare services
4. Family leave schemes
5. Cycle loan scheme
6. Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
7. Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About the Role
A 3-year fixed-term teaching and research appointment in American literature is available for an outstanding academic at an early stage of their career. We especially encourage applications from candidates working in Asian American literature, Latinx literature, Native American and Indigenous literatures, and/or poetry. The appointee will be expected to play a key role in the delivery of the Faculty’s MSt in English and American Studies and of undergraduate teaching in American literature. They will also be involved in the American Literature Research Seminar series and other American literature events held in the Faculty and the Rothermere American Institute.
About You
You will hold a doctorate in American literature, with a strong research and publication record appropriate to your career stage. You will have experience of undergraduate lecturing in American literature, and will possess sufficient specialist knowledge to supervise independent research projects. You will have the ability to manage your own research and administrative activities, and will be an excellent communicator.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria for the post, your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon GMT on Wednesday 19 March 2025.
Interviews will take place on 25 April 2025 and will be held online.
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