The School of Arts and Humanities seeks to appoint a Permanent Lecturer in English from 1 October 2016. The post affords an opportunity to join the Centre for Travel Writing Studies, as travel writing is one of the areas of interest. Candidates are sought with specialisms in two or more of the following: Travel writing, Romantic literature and Gothic literature. A broad knowledge and understanding of the major subject areas within English Studies is also required.

Closing date: 5pm on Sunday, 14 August 2016.

For full details on how to apply, visit:
https://vacancies.ntu.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=3046

Opportunity for a fully funded PhD studentship in the Literature of Travel at the Centre for Travel Writing Studies as part of the NTU Vice-Chancellor's Researcher Development Scheme.

We welcome applications from prospective PhD students wishing to work on a travel writing project under the guidance of a supervision team led by Professor Tim Youngs. There is no restriction as to historical or geographical focus or critical approach, but proposals relating to any of the following areas may be especially welcome: North America; Italy; India; travel writing and modes of transport; the poetry of travel; modernism and travel; postcolonialism and travel; creative-critical work; radical travel writing; diasporic travel narratives; travel writing and the Midlands. We also welcome single-author studies, particularly of unjustly neglected figures. The successful applicant will be expected to support CTWS activities.

Exceptional candidates will have the chance to follow up their PhDs with a one year position at NTU as a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Deadline for Applications: 5pm on Sunday, 5 June 2016

For details on how to apply visit: http://tinyurl.com/zhg2laf