Lecturer in Book History

Overview

The University of London is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Book History within the School of Advanced Study at the Institute of English Studies. This position is a fixed-term, full-time opportunity lasting for twenty-four months. The successful candidate will contribute to postgraduate and research training programmes, such as the MA and MRes in the History of the Book, alongside short courses and seasonal schools like the London Rare Books School.

Requirements

Applicants should possess an established research record appropriate to their career stage in any area or period of book history. The institution is particularly interested in expanding research expertise and training provision in global book history, editing and textual criticism, and publishing and the cultures of the book.

What you get

The position offers a salary of £46,300 per annum. The role operates under a hybrid working framework, where employees typically work remotely for up to sixty percent of their working week while attending the office on specific days for training or team meetings.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit an application and a curriculum vitae before the closing date. Applicants wishing to have an informal conversation prior to applying may contact Andrew Nash by email.

Key dates

The application deadline is midnight on 13 November 2026. The University holds the right to close the vacancy earlier than this date if sufficient applications are received to warrant earlier shortlisting.