"Associate Professorship (or Professorship) of English Literature"

St Peter’s College and the Faculty of English are seeking to recruit an Associate Professor (or Professor) of English Literature. The post is available from 1 September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

Applications are invited from well-qualified candidates with expertise in literature in English of the long eighteenth century (1660–1830). Applications are welcome from specialists in literature of all forms and genres, though there are particular teaching needs in poetry, prose (fictional and non-fictional), and book history and editing. Preference may be given to candidates with expertise in those areas, and/or one or more of the following: global literature; race and empire; gender and sexuality; literature and heritage; digital humanities. The successful candidate will be able to enthuse and inspire students at both undergraduate and graduate level through tutorials, classes, lectures and supervisions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching tutorials and classes on literature in English from 1550 to 1830 to students at St Peter’s College. Within the Faculty, they would be expected to help deliver the 1700-1830 strand of the English MSt, and also to offer undergraduate lectures and special options in areas related to their research interests. They will conduct advanced research in their specialist field and will contribute to Oxford’s vibrant research culture. They will inspire and enthuse students through research-led teaching and will supervise, support and examine students at undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as playing an active role in the academic and administrative life of both the College and the Faculty. They will contribute to the effective running and governance of the College as a member of its Governing Body.

The combined College and University salary will be on a scale from £57,223 to £76,603 p.a. In addition, Official Fellows of St Peter’s College receive a taxable Housing Allowance (currently £11,798 p.a.).

If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining the academic community at Oxford, please contact the Chair of the English Faculty Board, Professor Simon Horobin (chair@ell.ox.ac.uk) or the Senior Tutor at St Peter’s College, Prof Thomas Adcock (senior.tutor@spc.ox.ac.uk). All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not be taken into account in the selection decision.

Details about how to apply can be found within the Further Particulars for the post.