University Lecturer in Medieval English Language and Literature

Vacancy number 20-144

Function type Academic staff

Hours (in fte) 0.5

External/ internal External

Location Leiden

Placed on 24 March 2020

Closing date 05 April 2020

Leiden University, Faculty of Humanities is looking for an

University Lecturer in Medieval English Language and Literature

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses and tutorials/seminars in the BA English Language and Culture, including Old English, Middle English and History of the English Language (language of instruction: English);
• Prepare and teach tutorials/seminars in the BA International Studies, including Cultural Studies (language of instruction: English);
• Engage in all usual forms of instruction in both programmes, including supervising exams and BA theses on medieval English literature (in English);
• Maintain an active publishing and research programme in the field of Middle English literature, including applying for local and international research grants;
• Play an active role in recruiting Dutch and international students by contributing to occasional open days, orientation and information sessions;
• Contribute to administrative and management duties within the two BA programmes.

Selection critiria

• Completed, or almost completed, a PhD in Middle English literature;
• Good working knowledge of English historical linguistics, including the ability to lead tutorials on the grammar of Old and Middle English and on the history of the English language;
• Strong working knowledge of cultural and literary theory;
• Awareness of current issues, viewpoints as well as innovative methods within the field;
• Demonstrable and outstanding teaching skills (demonstrated by teaching evaluations, teaching qualifications or courses, etc.); experience in teaching at the BA level; experience with educational innovations;
• Proven track record of independent research in the field of Middle English literature, typically demonstrated by a substantial list of peer-reviewed publications in the field;
• Native or near-native level of English; if the candidate fulfils all other requirements, proficiency in Dutch (the administrative language of the English BA programme) may be acquired after appointment;
• Flexible, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Our organisation
The Faculty of Humanities is a unique international centre for the advanced study of languages, cultures, arts, and societies worldwide.  Our faculty is home to more than 6,000 students and 800 staff members. For more information see the website.

The Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS) is one of the  seven Research Institutes of the Faculty of Humanities. It aims to be a prominent player in the research field of the arts (literature, art, architecture, media and design).

Terms and conditions
The appointment will start between August 1st and September 1st We offer a 0,5 FTE position for a year, with the possibility of renewal for two years based on performance. Salary range from € 3.637 to € 4.978 gross per month for a fulltime appointment depending on prior education and working experience (pay scale 11, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities)

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If the successful applicant does not already possess this qualification or its equivalent, he/she must be willing to obtain this Qualification within two years.

Diversity
Leiden University is strongly committed to equality, inclusion and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Information
Enquiries can be made to the Academic Director, Prof. Sybille Lammes, email s.lammes@hum.leidenuniv.nl.

Application
Please submit your application online no later than 5 April 2020 via the blue button in our application system. Your application should include:

• A CV, including education and employment history, publications, and courses taught;
• A teaching dossier, including information about relevant training, course evaluations, and sample course material (such as a syllabus or assignments);
• An article-length writing sample (in English);
• A cover letter;
• The names of two academic references in the required field(s).