Teaching Associate in Medieval Literature (Temporary Cover)
The Faculty of English wishes to appoint a full-time temporary Teaching Associate in Medieval Literature, from 1st September 2025 to 31 August 2026.
The Teaching Associate will be expected to teach, examine and supervise dissertations on topics related to Medieval Literature at undergraduate and Masters (MPhil )level.
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.
Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 31 August 2026 to provide cover during the absence of another staff member.
For your application to be considered please upload the following:
- CV (including publications);
- Covering Letter;
- The names and contact details of two referees (References will be sought for shortlisted candidates only).
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The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 6th July 2025. Interviews of short-listed candidates are expected to take place on Friday 25th July 2025. Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Alex da Costa, Chair of the Faculty Board (Email: chair@english.cam.ac.uk ). Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to: Vicky Aldred (Email: administrator@english.cam.ac.uk).
The Faculty is committed to equality and diversity, and we would particularly welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women and those from Black, Asian or other Ethnic Minority backgrounds. Details of some of the family-friendly policies operated by the University are at: https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/pay-benefits/cambens-employee-benefits/family-friendly.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Please quote reference GG46247 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.