About The Role
Informal Queries
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For informal queries about the role, please contact Paul Botley (Incoming Head of Department) at P.Botley@Warwick.ac.uk
The Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies at the University of Warwick intends to appoint a fixed-term Teaching Fellow from 1st October 2026 to 30th June 2027.
Our research is interdisciplinary and comparative, and we have particular strengths in American studies, eighteenth and nineteenth-century studies, environmentalism and ecocriticism, gender studies, the literary and cultural history of the medieval and early modern period, performance studies, poetry and poetics, and World Literature. The department values diversity, challenges discrimination, and promotes equality. We are committed to strengthening our equality and diversity agenda both in relation to our community (students and staff), our teaching, research, and our curricula.
About You
We seek an outstanding scholar who has experience of seminar teaching and lecturing at undergraduate level in medieval and early modern English literature. An ability to teach literature in Middle English is essential. An ability to teach widely across Level 4 (first-year) modules in English literature is welcome. You will have experience of supervising student assignments in literary studies at undergraduate level and will contribute to supporting student experience in the department.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
For further information about the English and Comparative Literary Studies, please visit our website.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked
74th in the world
and
9th in the UK.
* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated
world-leading
or
internationally excellent
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Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
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World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
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Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Tuesday 28th July
2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click
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below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter. These documents should:
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Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
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Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.**
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Interview Date: Week commencing 17th August 2026
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Start Date: 1st October 2026
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Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline.
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You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
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An attractive pension scheme.
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30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
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Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
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Onsite childcare facilities.
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Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
Job Description
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