University of Nottingham
Assistant Professor in Drama (Teaching and Curriculum Leadership focus) (Fixed Term)
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Area
English
Location
University Park
Salary
£42,254 to £58,225 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Sunday 20 September 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
ARTS1172026X1
Do you have teaching specialisation in drama or modern literature across the long twentieth and twenty-first centuries? We are looking to appoint a full-time Assistant Professor in Drama and Modern English Literature to work in our team in the School of English at the University of Nottingham. You would join us on a fixed-term teaching contract from September 2026 to June 2027.
- Role: You will be required to teach drama and literature, with a primary focus on drama across the long twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
- Teaching Contributions: You will be asked to contribute to a core first-year survey module, Drama, Theatre, Performance; to contribute and convene a second year-module, Twentieth-Century Plays; to contribute to a final-year module, Changing Stages: Theatre Industry and Theatre Art, and to Studying Literature, a first-year survey module.
Qualifications
- PhD: You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant area of drama or literature as well as have evidence of your ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, covering the above areas.
Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise that what helps us succeed is the different ideas and experiences of colleagues across our School. We are welcoming, inspiring and supportive of everyone. We believe in diverse academic and research teams that will provide the best opportunities to be innovative and forward thinking. We are seeking applications from candidates whose background, experience and identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our School. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic scholars.
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Career Development
- Mentoring: Mentoring towards further career progression will be offered throughout the period of the post.
University Commitment
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to a Strategic Delivery Plan for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, socio-economic background and any temporary impairment or other irrelevant distinction.
- Athena SWAN Principles: We strongly endorse Athena SWAN principles. We have commitment at all levels of our organisation to address gender inequality. It is our mission to ensure equal opportunities, best working practices and fair policies for all.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Shortlisting is anonymous. We create the shortlist by scoring answers to questions that are based on the essential criteria listed in the person specification. If you are providing information about publications, please do not reveal the name of the author(s) and publication. Answers should be between 200 and 400 words (maximum) in length. CVs will be requested separately from all candidates shortlisted for interview.
- Interviews: Interviews will take place on Microsoft Teams. The interview includes a short teaching presentation to School of English staff.
Contact Information
- Informal Enquiries: Our Head of Drama and Creative Writing, Dr Lucie Sutherland, will be happy to answer informal enquiries: lucie.sutherland@nottingham.ac.uk
- Applications: Applications sent to this email address will not be accepted.
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Further Information
- School and Working Here: Further information about our School and working here.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to a Strategic Delivery Plan for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, socio-economic background and any temporary impairment or other irrelevant distinction. Learn more about the University’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Disability Confident Employer: We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer. Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.
- Athena Swan Gold Award: We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.
- Candidate Guidance: To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.
- Benefits: Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.
- Moving to Nottingham: We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
- Permission to Work: Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
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