Durham University
Teaching Fellow (Medieval Literature)
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Teaching Fellow (Medieval Literature)
Teaching Fellow in Medieval Literature
Department
Our Department’s undergraduate curriculum offers a rich historical and cultural exploration, blending compulsory modules in Theory, Shakespeare, and an independent Dissertation with period-based lectures, tutorials, and research-led seminar series. It also hosts vibrant MA programmes in English Literary Studies and Creative Writing, alongside a dynamic PhD community.
About the Role
Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow in Medieval Literature on a 12-month fixed-term contract (1.0 FTE).
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Potentially contribute to the Department’s teaching of Old English
- Deliver lectures in relevant areas as required
- Supervise Level 3 undergraduate dissertations
- Potentially supervise MA theses
- Engage in small-group teaching, both in-person, to foster a lively and stimulating learning environment
- Assess and examine undergraduate and MA student work, covering Medieval literary studies and beyond
- Act as an Academic Advisor to a cohort of undergraduates
- Attend Department meetings where necessary
- Follow opportunities for personal and professional development
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Supervision is an integral part of the role, and there is flexibility in supervisory workload depending on individual strengths and contributions.
The post is connected to, but not more than loosely tethered to, the Head of Department.
Further Information
- Career development is actively supported throughout the appointment.
- Teaching experience is a skillset, offering valuable opportunities for academics early in their careers. The University encourages wider access to maximise benefits.
- A high teaching workload may extend into the summer term, with potential for scholarship-related activities and administrative duties in education/pédagogie.
- This is a fixed-term contract, with no guarantee of extension beyond the designated period.
- Target start date: 1 September 2026 (ideally).
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The University is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and fair environment where respect and dignity are central. All candidates are expected to uphold these principles during the selection process.
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