Liverpool John Moores University
Lecturer in English Literature (12 months fixed term)
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Lecturer in English Literature (Fixed Term) – Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
About the Role
LJMU is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Lecturer in English Literature to join our vibrant and successful subject area for 12 months (fixed term), to cover staff research leave.
Key Responsibilities
Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:
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- Leading modules at undergraduate level
- Providing personal tutoring
- Demonstrating expertise in eighteenth and early nineteenth-century literature
- Showing an interest in the role of technology in the history of and teaching of literature
- Willingness to engage with the research culture of the subject area
- Commitment to contributing to the student community, including community-building
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven teaching experience at university level
- Passion for eight-century and early nineteenth-century literature
- Experience incorporating technological perspectives in teaching and research
- Ability to foster an inclusive academic environment
- Contributory attitude toward collaborative research activities
What We Offer
The role comes with an excellent benefits package, including:
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- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Support for induction and professional development
- Family-friendly policies
Currently, LJMU is at an exciting stage as it delivers its LJMU Strategy 2030, positioning the university as an inclusive civic university dedicated to transforming lives and futures. Central to this commitment is the prioritisation of placing students at the heart of everything we do.
About LJMU
LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities, regardless of:
- Age
- Transgender status
- Disability
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Ethnicity
- Religion or belief
All appointments are made on merit.
Application Details
All vacancies close for applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
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