Teaching Fellow (Medieval Literature) – Department of English Studies, Durham University, UK

Teaching Fellow (Medieval Literature) – Department of English Studies, Durham University, UK

The Department of English Studies at Durham University invites applications for the position of Teaching Fellow in Medieval Literature (Job Number: 26000742). This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's leading English departments and engage with its vibrant teaching and research community.

Organization: Durham University, United Kingdom
Department: Department of English Studies
Position: Teaching Fellow (Medieval Literature)
Job Number: 26000742
Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Salary: Up to £38,784 per annum
Closing Date: 2 July 2026

About Durham University

Durham University is internationally recognised for its excellence in education and research and was named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026. The University offers an exceptional collegiate environment, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to supporting academic excellence and career development.

Home to scholars and researchers from around the world, Durham provides an inspiring environment where academic work contributes to addressing global challenges and making a positive impact on society.

About the Department of English Studies

The Department of English Studies at Durham University is one of the UK's leading English departments and is consistently ranked among the top English departments nationally and internationally.

The department has particular strengths in:

• World Literatures and Literary Theory

• Twentieth- and Twenty-First-Century Literature

• Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Literature

• Medieval and Early Modern Literature and Culture

• Creative Writing

• Medical Humanities

• Digital Humanities

The department offers a rich undergraduate curriculum alongside thriving postgraduate programmes in English Literary Studies and Creative Writing, supported by a lively community of doctoral researchers.

About the Position

The successful candidate will join the Department as a Teaching Fellow in Medieval Literature and contribute to delivering high-quality teaching within the undergraduate curriculum.

The appointment is intended to support the department's teaching activities and provide students with research-informed learning experiences in medieval literature and related areas.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

• Deliver teaching in Medieval Literature and related subjects.

• Contribute to undergraduate teaching through lectures, tutorials, and seminars.

• Support curriculum delivery and student learning activities.

• Participate in departmental academic activities and contribute to a collaborative teaching environment.

• Engage with the department's vibrant research and teaching culture.

Why Join Durham University?

Durham University offers:

• Opportunity to work at one of the UK's most prestigious universities.

• A globally recognised Department of English Studies with an outstanding research culture.

• An intellectually stimulating and collegial academic environment.

• Excellent work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

• Access to a thriving community of scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students.

• The chance to contribute to teaching in a department with internationally recognised expertise in medieval and literary studies.

Position Details

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official recruitment portal of Durham University before the closing date.

Organization: Durham University
Department: Department of English Studies
Position: Teaching Fellow (Medieval Literature)
Job Number: 26000742
Application Deadline: 2 July 2026

Why Apply?

This position offers an excellent opportunity for scholars in Medieval Literature and English Studies to contribute to teaching at one of the world's leading universities while engaging with an internationally renowned department known for its outstanding research culture, exceptional students, and commitment to academic excellence.