KEBLE COLLEGE, OXFORD

KEBLE COLLEGE, OXFORD
STIPENDIARY LECTURERSHIP IN ENGLISH
The College proposes to elect a Lecturer in English with effect from 1 October 2013 until 31
December 2013.
1. Duties
FURTHER PARTICULARS
The College usually admits about 9 undergraduates per year to read English Language and
Literature and/or English and Modern Languages as well as a small number of graduates for
taught and research degrees.
The Lecturer whom the College wishes to appoint will cover for Dr Diane Purkiss, who is on
sabbatical leave for Michaelmas Term 2013.
The successful candidate will be expected to share the teaching and pastoral care of
undergraduates for Moderations and the Final Honour School of English. The tutorial work
involved will occupy 8 hours per week for the 8 weeks of each term. In addition, the person
appointed shall assist with College examinations at the start of term and Warden’s
Collections at the end of term, the routine administration and organization of teaching in this
area, and undergraduate admissions. They will also be expected to participate in
undergraduate admissions.
The successful candidate will be expected to give tutorial for Final Honours School papers in
Shakespeare and Literature in English 1550 – 1660.
2. Duration
The election will be for the period 1 October -31 December 2013 without extension.
3. Stipend
The appointment will be made on the Stipendiary Lecturers’ annual scale from £16,347-
18,385, depending on experience. The person appointed will also be entitled to draw upon a
personal academic allowance of £236 per annum for research and/or teaching purposes.
4. Facilities
The successful candidate is entitled to 8 free meals (lunch or dinner) per week at the common
table.
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5. Pension
Stipendiary Lecturers are entitled to a share of a room.
The Lecturer is entitled to be a member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme. A full
statement on USS is available from the Bursar.
6. Leave
The Lecturer is not entitled to sabbatical leave.
7. Equal Opportunities Policy
The policy and practice of Keble College requires that entry into employment with the
College and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and
the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the
relevant salary structure. Subject to statutory provision, no applicant or member of staff will
be treated less favourably than another because of his or her sex, marital status, sexual
orientation, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, or colour.
The successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence of his or her
eligibility for employment in the UK before starting work with the College.
8. Applications
Applications should reach the College Academic Registrar, Mrs Deborah Rogers not later
than Tuesday 4 June 2013. They should contain brief particulars of the candidate, including
a summary of career and details of education, degrees and other qualifications; experience in
teaching, research or other employment; research in progress or planned; details of
publications, prizes or awards (if any); and the names and addresses of two referees who can
speak with detailed knowledge about the candidate. Candidates should ask their referees to
write directly on their behalf to the College Academic Registrar, Mrs Deborah Rogers, Keble
College, Oxford OX1 3PG (deborah.rogers@keble.ox.ac.uk) by the closing date for
applications.
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