Lecturer in modern English literature

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a fixed-term Lecturer in modern English literature in the English Department.

Information

Expected start date in position : 1 August 2025
Contract length : Two-year contract, renewable two years once only. In the context of academic planning, this post is not intended to be stabilised.
Activity rate :  80%    
Workplace : UNIL-Dorigny

Your responsibilities

Teaching load of 4 hours per week (BA or MA level seminars).
Supervision of students, support for exams.
Individual research.
Participation in the research activities and administration of the Section.

Your qualifications

Doctor of Arts in modern English literature (thesis submitted upon taking office).
The candidate must have at least two peer-reviewed articles published, upon taking office. Furthermore the candidate should have a well-developed post-doctoral project underway, ideally with a publisher’s contract already under negotiation or secured. Preference will be given to candidates specialising in 19C poetry.

The candidate must have a proven track record of teaching university-level courses in 19C English literature, especially poetry, as well as a strong interest in collaboration with other disciplines.
Applicants should either already be proficient in French or willing to acquire French proficiency.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

Please contact : Professor Rachel Falconer (E-Mail schreiben)

Your application

Deadline for applications : 6 April 2025
Applications should include: a curriculum vitae (including the names of 2 referees), a cover letter, a copy of your most recent university degree(s) or diplomas, a list of your publications (in press or in print), a 1-2 page description of your current and future research projects.
Please send your full application in PDF.

Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
We thank you for your understanding.

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Additional information

Pour les PO, PAS, PAST, PAST en PTC :

UNIL is committed to:
•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

In order to increase the number of female professors, applications from women are particularly encouraged.

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Pour les MER1 et 2, MA :

UNIL is committed to:
•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

In order to increase the number of female teachers, applications from women are particularly encouraged.

unil.ch/egalite
unil.ch/familles
unil.ch/graduatecampus