Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in English Language

The Department of English, Media & Culture, within the Institute of Arts & Humanities, is seeking to appoint an experienced scholar as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in English Language on a fixed term basis of 12 months. The candidate should have experience of teaching English Language, particularly sociolinguistics. Interdisciplinary backgrounds and experience are welcomed particularly as the course is aligned to an understanding of ideologies, histories, cultures and identity politics.  Among the undergraduate modules the appointee might deliver or contribute to in 2025-26 are the following:

• General Linguistics;
• Sociolinguistic Theory and practice;
• Language and Power; and,
• Style and Identity.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate dissertation projects. There may also be the opportunity to contribute to our Postgraduate programmes, such as MA English and / or MA Cultural Studies.

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase for Lecturer up to £41,732, with the opportunity to progress to £45,585 and for Senior Lecturer £54,395, with the opportunity to progress to £59,422 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Attractive Company Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support

From 1st July 2025, the salary range for this role will increase for Lecturer to £38,249 - £42,882 (with the opportunity to progress to £46,735) and for Senior Lecturer £44,128 - £55,755 (with the opportunity to progress to £60,907) subject to performance and the university reward scheme.

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa  

Informal queries regarding this role are welcomed and should be directed to Katy Wareham Morris, Head of Department via email k.wareham.morris@worc.ac.uk