Assistant Professor in Viking and Early Medieval English Studies (teaching focussed) (Fixed-term) (ARTS414318)

The School of English is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Viking and early medieval English studies (teaching focussed) to provide cover for a member of staff on Royal Society funded research leave.

The successful candidate will undertake teaching in the areas of Old Norse, Viking and early medieval English studies and related topics in the School of English, and will contribute more widely to the School’s teaching activities. Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant area of Old Norse/Old English language and literature, with expertise in the culture, history and archaeology of the period.  

A proven track record of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on live and distance programmes is essential, covering some (preferably more than one) of the following topics: language, literature and culture of medieval Scandinavia; the history and archaeology of the Vikings in the British Isles; language, literature and culture of the Anglo-Saxons; research methods in early medieval studies. 

Further information about the School is available at: www.nottingham.ac.uk/english

This post will be offered on a fixed term contract starting 01 February 2019 at the latest, until 31 January 2020. The hours of work will be full-time (36.25 per week). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the head of Medieval Language and Literature, Dr Paul Cavill, email: paul.cavill@nottingham.ac.uk.

Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted

Closing Date: 06 Dec 2018
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)