Teaching Associate in Literary Criticism and Theory [Temporary Cover]
The Faculty of English wishes to appoint a Teaching Associate starting from 1 October 2025 to provide temporary cover for a period of 12 months.
The Teaching Associate will be expected to teach, examine and supervise dissertations on topics related to criticism and theory at undergraduate and Masters (MPhil ) level. Ability to offer some teaching of literature in the long eighteenth-century would be desirable.
Applicants should have a good first degree and a doctorate (awarded before 1st October 2025) in a relevant subject area. It is expected that applicants will have experience of successfully delivering and developing teaching at University level, including lectures, seminars and small group teaching, and the ability to work as part of a team.
In order for your application to be considered, please upload the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including publications
- Cover Letter
- Names and contact details of two referees who are familiar with your work
If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Informal enquires about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Alex da Costa, Chair of the Faculty Board on chair@english.cam.ac.uk.
If you have any questions on the application process, please contact the School's HR Team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 29 June 2025. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 16 July 2025, subject to change.
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Please quote reference GG46167 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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