Overview
As Lecturer in Book History, you will contribute to postgraduate and research training, helping to grow the Institute’s MA/MRes in the History of the Book and its international short courses. You will help develop research training, including micro-credentials and online/distance learning, and support public engagement in English Studies. You will collaborate across institutes and external partners to advance book-history scholarship and advocacy, shaping the discipline’s future.
Pay / Benefits
- Hybrid Working framework (remote up to 60%)
- opportunity to work remotely part-time
- diversity and inclusive working environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver postgraduate and research training programmes (MA/MRes history of the book)
- Assist and lead development of research training provision (short courses, micro-credentials, online/distance learning)
- Support national mission to advocate for English Studies and promote public engagement
- Collaborate with other Institutes within the School and external partners
- Contribute to the Institute’s research training activities (seminars, conferences, workshops, fellowships)
- Lead in areas of book history (global book history; editing and textual criticism; publishing and the cultures of the book) as appropriate
- Support or lead in London Rare Books School and other summer schools
- Engage in teaching, supervision, and scholarship at various career stages
- Contribute to the Institute’s programme of events and training activities
Key requirements
- Established research record in book history or related areas
- Interest or expertise in one or more of global book history, editing/textual criticism, publishing/cultures of the book
- Ability to contribute to teaching and supervision across postgraduate and research training
- Experience in developing or delivering short courses or online learning (desirable)
- Ability to collaborate across institutes and with external partners
- collaboration
- communication
- development of training provision
- digital editing
- online and distance learning
- short course development
Lecturer in Book History in London employer: University of London
The University of London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation among its diverse community of over 50,000 staff. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the university provides numerous professional development opportunities and encourages contributions to meaningful educational initiatives. Located in the heart of London, employees benefit from access to world-class resources and a global network of learners, making it an inspiring place to work.
