Lecturer in Medieval English Literature (pre-1300)
Department of English Language and Literature/ Arts and Humanities
King’s College, London

The Department seeks an outstanding lecturer on medieval English literature and language with expertise in literature before 1300. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of research and publication as well as exceptional potential as an emerging research leader in the field. Applications from candidates with research interests either in earlier Middle English or Old English literature are encouraged, but candidates will be expected to have broad interdisciplinary research and teaching interests as well. The successful candidate will will be expected to engage in and develop research projects in the literature and culture of the Middle Ages; to cultivate academic networks; to secure research funding and to develop the impact of research; and to attract and supervise PhD candidates. The candidate will design and deliver teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes including the MAs in Medieval English and Medieval Studies.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 November 2012 at midnight.

For full details and to apply: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/pers_detail.php?jobindex=12379