Lectureship in Shakespeare Studies

Closing Date for Applications: 06 June 2012 School: School of English Contract Type: Permanent Whole-Time Job Type: Academic Salary: EUR31,821 -- EUR51,270 The School of English wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Shakespeare Studies, from 1 September 2012. The School seeks a scholar and critic with a primary research focus on Shakespeare studies. The successful applicant will have a doctorate, an established research profile in the field, and the capacity to bring dynamic development to the School's teaching and research on Shakespeare at all levels. S/he will have strong and varied experience in university teaching, and will be able to teach and supervise more broadly in early modern literature and culture. The School does not seek at this time to appoint a drama-in-performance specialist. The appointee will contribute to the School's undergraduate and postgraduate work by convening and sharing lecture-modules, teaching seminar groups, and supervising MA and PhD students on Shakespeare and related topics. A strong contribution to the research culture of the School will be expected. A record of applications for external research funding, commensurate with the experience of the applicant, will be an advantage, as will the capacity and willingness to network and co-develop collaborative research projects. Candidates with a serious interest in one or more of the following may gain an advantage: The reception of Shakespeare in later literature and culture, including film and other mediaShakespeare and theory (e.g. psychoanalysis, new historicism, post-structuralism, feminism)Ethnicities and/or sexualities in Shakespeare studiesDigital-humanities approaches in Shakespeare and early-modern studiesShakespeare and the printed book For information about the School of English, please see www.ucc.ie/en/english For informal discussion about the post, contact Professor Patricia Coughlan at pat.coughlan@ucc.ie . For a full list of duties and selection criteria please see the document below. Salary Scale: EUR31,821 -- EUR51,270, Lectureship Below the Bar Salary Scale To Apply: Application forms must be completed and submitted to Department of Human Resources, University College, Cork, Ireland. Email: recruitment@per.ucc.ie / Tel: +353 21 4903603 / Fax: +353 21 4271568 *Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 6th June 2012* Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector Download Application Form Download Particulars of Post Additional Documentation: Memorandum re Lectureship Posts /University College Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer/