Lecturer in Modern Irish Literature (Education Focus)
A fixed-term teaching position in 20th/21st-century Irish literature at Queen’s University Belfast, focusing on curriculum development and undergraduate/postgraduate instruction.
Best for:Best for PhD-holders in Irish literature with strong teaching experience, curriculum design skills, and a passion for mentoring undergraduate/postgraduate students.
Overview
Queen’s University Belfast’s School of Arts, English and Languages invites applications for a 9-month fixed-term Lecturer specialising in Modern Irish Literature (20th and/or 21st century). The role emphasises teaching excellence across undergraduate and MA levels, including module design, delivery, and assessment. Successful candidates will contribute to broader school administration while supervising dissertations and fostering interdisciplinary engagement in English studies. This position is ideal for scholars with a PhD in Irish literature and a proven track record in pedagogical innovation and curriculum leadership.
What you'll do
- Convene and teach modules at Stage 2, Stage 3, and MA levels in Modern Irish Literature
- Design and organise course materials, assessments, and delivery plans for taught courses
- Supervise undergraduate dissertation projects and mentor postgraduate students
- Contribute to school-wide teaching in English at the undergraduate level
- Participate in school administration and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Develop and implement innovative pedagogical approaches for literary studies
Requirements
Degree required: Completed PhD (post-viva) in modern (20th and/or 21st-century) Irish literature or a closely related field
Language: English; proficiency appropriate for academic teaching
Instruction: English
- Proven teaching experience at the undergraduate level
- Ability to design and deliver curriculum materials for literary courses
- Experience supervising undergraduate dissertation projects
- Experience teaching at the postgraduate level
- Familiarity with modern Irish literary scholarship
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- No age or prior experience caps specified
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-26
Applicants must submit their CV, cover letter, and evidence of meeting essential criteria via the university’s online application portal. Ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you fulfil the listed requirements. Further details on criteria are available in the Candidate Information document on the university’s website.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Evidence of meeting essential criteria (e.g., PhD certificate, teaching experience documentation)
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