2-Year Fixed-Term Lecturer in Book History & Training

University of London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary £46,300 p.a.

Job summary

The University of London invites applications for a Lecturer in Book History on a two-year fixed-term basis. The role supports postgraduate and research training, including the MA/MRes in the History of the Book and the London Rare Books School, and helps widen online and distance-learning options.

We seek scholars with a strong research profile in any period of book history, with a preference for global book history, editing and textual criticism, or publishing cultures.

Qualifications

• Applicants with an established research record appropriate to their career stage in any area or period of book history are welcome to apply.
• We are particularly looking to expand our research expertise in one or more of the following: global book history; editing and textual criticism; publishing and the cultures of the book.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the postgraduate and research training programmes, including the MA/MRes in the History of the Book and the Institute's programme of short courses and seasonal schools.
• Assist with and in due course lead the development of the Institute's research training provision, particularly short courses, micro-credentials and online and distance learning.
• Support the Institute's national mission to promote research and public engagement in English Studies and collaborate with other Institutes in the School of Advanced Study and external partners.

Job description

The University of London invites applications for a Lecturer in Book History on a two-year fixed-term basis. The role supports postgraduate and research training, including the MA/MRes in the History of the Book and the London Rare Books School, and helps widen online and distance-learning options.

We seek scholars with a strong research profile in any period of book history, with a preference for global book history, editing and textual criticism, or publishing cultures.