Lecturer in Modern Irish Literature (Education Focus)
A temporary teaching-focused role in 20th/21st-century Irish literature at Queen’s University Belfast.
Best for:Best for PhD graduates in modern Irish literature with a passion for teaching and curriculum innovation, seeking a temporary academic role with a focus on undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Overview
This fixed-term position at Queen’s University Belfast’s School of Arts, English and Languages offers a Lecturer specialising in modern Irish literature (20th and/or 21st century) with a strong emphasis on undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The successful candidate will design and deliver modules across Stage 2, Stage 3, and MA levels, while contributing to broader English-language teaching and school administration. The role prioritises pedagogical expertise, curriculum development, and dissertation supervision. Applicants must demonstrate a PhD in modern Irish literature and relevant teaching experience, with an ideal candidate showcasing course design, assessment planning, and postgraduate mentorship skills.
What you'll do
- Convene and teach modules at Stage 2, Stage 3, and MA levels in modern Irish literature.
- Design and develop course materials for undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
- Plan, organise, and assess taught courses in your specialist area.
- Supervise undergraduate dissertation projects and provide academic guidance.
- Contribute to the broader teaching of English at the undergraduate level.
- Participate in school administration and pedagogical initiatives.
- Engage in curriculum development and pedagogical research.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes.
Requirements
Degree required: Completed PhD (post-viva) in modern (20th and/or 21st-century) Irish literature or a closely related field.
Language: English; proficiency at a level suitable for academic teaching and supervision (no specific test mentioned).
Instruction: English
- Proven teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
- Ability to design and deliver course materials for literature modules.
- Experience supervising undergraduate dissertation projects.
- Experience teaching at the postgraduate level.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills for academic roles.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- Completed PhD required (post-viva).
- No age or prior experience caps specified.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-26
Applicants must submit their application through the external portal linked in the job advertisement. Ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Candidate Information document available on the university’s website. Required documents should be prepared in advance.
- CV
- Cover letter detailing teaching experience and pedagogical approach
- Evidence of PhD completion (post-viva)
- Transcripts of academic qualifications
- References or letters of recommendation (if applicable)
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