College of Arts & Humanities

School of Critical Studies

Lecturer in Postcolonial or Indigenous Literature (R&T)

Vacancy Ref: 170952

Salary, Grade 7 / 8, £40,497 - £45,413 / £49,559 - £57,422 per annum

The School of Critical Studies in the College of Arts and Humanities seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Postcolonial or Indigenous Literature.

Applications are invited from candidates with an appropriate record of academic achievement in either Postcolonial or Indigenous Literature. We are looking for a candidate who will complement our existing strengths across teaching and research, and develop this area for our subject of English Literature. Outstanding publications are more important to us than the applicant’s specific period focus; we are, in fact, especially interested in innovative scholars whose research-led teaching rethinks the curriculum, potentially crossing traditional period boundaries, challenging generic classifications, or developing new methodologies.

The postholder will make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School and College through leading and contributing to research of an international standard, to high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in securing research funding, and in offering academic administration within the subject of English Literature and across the School and College of Arts and Humanities. In its research, the School fosters impactful connections with collaborators across Glasgow and beyond, and English Literature colleagues work actively with local partners towards public engagement with their teaching and research. The English Literature team works closely with School colleagues across its other subject areas of English Language and Linguistics, Theology and Religious Studies, Scottish Literature and our new area of Global Communications.

We especially welcome applications from candidates with a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) in English Literature or a related discipline. Candidates should have an established reputation in research through an impressive publication profile, and significant experience teaching and supervising both core modules and specialist topics within the subject area of English Literature, in a higher education context.

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Job Purpose

To undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College’s strategic objectives.

For appointment at Grade 8:

To develop, lead and sustain research and scholarship of international standard and contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by delivering, organising and reviewing agreed teaching, assessment and administration processes to enhance learning and teaching in the School of Critical Studies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Develop and progress individual/joint research projects of international standard in the subject area with the support of a mentor, as required.

2.      Write up research findings/outcomes for publication in leading journals for dissemination as appropriate, identifying potential sources and contributing to funding applications as an individual or team member.

3.      Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.

4.      Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses within the subject area in accordance with the subject’s priorities including accepting responsibilities as course co-ordinator for one or more courses.

5.      Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.

6.      Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.

7.      Contribute to the development of theory and practice in the subject area.

8.      Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development.

9.      Take on administrative or management roles within the subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.

10.   Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

11.   Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

12.   To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

For appointment at Grade 8:

13.  Pursue and deliver independent research proposals and/or collaborative research projects, project managing research activities, supervising and taking responsibility for the research team. Securing external resources to support research individually and/or jointly, as appropriate to the subject area.

14.  Develop an expert reputation in the field by effective dissemination and publishing of research findings in leading journals and conferences, and where appropriate undertaking

knowledge exchange activities.

15.  Make a substantial contribution to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College. Establishing and leading research collaborations with appropriate

individuals and groups within the University, including multi-disciplinary links, and developing external research collaborations both nationally and internationally, to ensure

that research activities are at the forefront of the field.

16.  Actively contribute to the effective management and administration of the College/School, assuming responsibility for the management of allocated resources and contributing to the wider organisation of the subject area.

17.  Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and

timely and constructive feedback on assessment.

18.  Develop effective approaches which enhance intellectual understanding and innovation in the field and support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and

assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision.

19.  Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face to face and potentially online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem-based

learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.

20.  Develop effective working relationships with students and early career staff in the subject specialism, providing specialist advice, support and academic leadership. Work in

partnership with relevant student services teams, respond appropriately to the diverse range of learning approaches and learner needs.

21.  To supervise project work at undergraduate and Masters levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/ Qualifications

Essential for Grades 7 and 8:

A1  Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role

A2  Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline and of teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area

A3  Thorough knowledge and ability to apply policy, practice and procedures including broader University/sector/external (e.g. commercial) awareness

A4  Up-to-date knowledge and specialist understanding in the field with an ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and to provide pastoral care to students within the subject area

For appointment at Grade 8:

A5  Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in related discipline  with a growing reputation for scholarship within the subject area.

A6  Membership of relevant professional body, where appropriate

A7  Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline to develop research and teaching programmes/methodologies/learning support

Skills

Essential for Grades 7 and 8:

C1  Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity

C2  Developing track record of research outputs compatible with enhancing the School’s research profile in accordance with School objectives

C3  Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to the research and teaching activities within the subject area and wider School environment

C4  Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities

For appointment at Grade 8:

C5  Established reputation in research and teaching, including an international research profile in the subject area

C6  Proven ability to design, review and enhance multiple learning, teaching and assessment programmes

C7  Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding and developing early career academic colleagues

C8  Ability to contribute to broader leadership and management activities along with an awareness of current and future priorities of the University/College/School/Service

Experience

Essential for Grades 7 and 8:

E1  Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.

E2  Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.

E3  Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage

For appointment at Grade 8:

E4  Established track record of research outputs and of applying for, and ideally securing, external research funding compatible with enhancing the School’s research profile in accordance with School objectives

E5  Experience and achievement in the relevant field reflected in an expanding personal academic portfolio

E6  Experience of developing and demonstrating teaching and research methods and devising models, approaches, techniques, critiques and methods

E7  Track record of continuous engagement with current practice and developing knowledge

E8  Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.

E9  Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7 / 8, £40,497 - £45,413 / £49,559 - £57,422 per annum.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), and open ended.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

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As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension , benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/benefits-salary-and-flexible-working for more information.

For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Stephen Burn, stephen.burn@glasgow.ac.uk

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Visit our website for further information on the University of Glasgow’s School of Critical Studies: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/

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Interview and Presentation date: 16 June 2025

Closing Date: 22nd May 2025 at 23:45