Royal Holloway University of London • Egham, Surrey

Teaching Fellow in English Literature

About this role

Full-Time, Fixed-Term until 31 July 2028.

Applications are invited for the post of Teaching Fellow in English Literature in the English Department, to start September 2025 and running for 10 months.

This key appointment will teach both UG and MA students. The primary focus of the job is 20th century literature: convening and seminars on "New York Schools" , convening, lecturing and seminars on Introducing Poetry, Thinking as a Critic and Supplementary Discourses and Reading as a Writer on Poetic Practice MA pathway.

Applicants should have a proven record of high-calibre teaching. The appointee will be expected to participate fully in delivering the Department’s objectives, undertaking writing, teaching, and public engagement. They will also participate in departmental administration as requested by the Head of Department.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.

Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Adam Roberts on a.c.roberts@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 443511.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference

0625-179

Closing Date

23:59, 26 June 2026

Interview Date

To be confirmed

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