Career Development Fellowship in Old and Early Medieval English (4-year fixed term)

Grade 7 of the Oxford salary scale, from point 1 to point 4 (currently £30,738 to £33,574)

Balliol College is recruiting a Career Development Fellow in Old and Early Medieval English. The Fellowship is intended to provide a structured development opportunity for exceptional candidates embarking on an academic career. The Fellow will receive mentoring from a senior academic staff member, and will be offered a carefully tailored package of professional development. This is a full-time, fixed-term post for the period 1 October 2016 to 30 September 2020.

The Fellow will teach undergraduate students and provide administration for the College, including assessing and interviewing for the annual admissions exercise. The Fellow will also engage in research, leading to peer-reviewed publications.

Candidates should normally have obtained a PhD or equivalent by 1 October 2016, and should not normally have completed a PhD or equivalent earlier than 1 October 2011 (with the exception of career breaks, e.g. for maternity/paternity leave). A high level of academic achievement, appropriate to the stage of the candidate’s career, is essential. Candidates will also have the ability to provide excellent tutorial and small group teaching. Previous experience of teaching would be a strong advantage.

For full details and to apply, please visit: http://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/2016/february/career-development-fellowship-in-old-and-early-medieval-english-4-year-fixed

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 11 March, 2016. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.