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All vacancies within Humanities Division
There are currently 6 vacancies within Humanities Division:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer in Galician and Spanish Language | June 16, 2025, noon | Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum (Discretionary range up to £44,382 per annum) |
| Research Excellence Framework Officer - 3 posts | June 17, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: 34,982 - 40,855 |
| Faculty Operations Manager (and Deputy HAF) | June 23, 2025, noon | Grade 7 £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (Discretionary range up to £51,059 per annum) |
| Departmental Lecturer in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament | June 30, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum |
| Departmental Lecturer in Classical Reception | July 3, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 – 46,913 per annum (pro rata) |
| Hulme Junior Research Fellow | July 4, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 |
Lecturer in Galician and Spanish Language
Closes: June 16, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum (Discretionary range up to £44,382 per annum)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Contract type</strong></div><br> <div>Fixed-term (3 years, subject to external funding)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>1 October 2025 to 31 August 2028</div><br> <div><strong>Hours</strong></div><br> <div>Full time</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Lecturer is responsible for planning and delivering language teaching within the Sub-Faculty, including marking work and participating in oral examinations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The postholder will be responsible for delivering up to 16 hours of language teaching per week, equally divided between Galician and Spanish, focusing on both written and oral skills. They will develop teaching materials, assist in course planning in consultation with relevant faculty, and support student learning through regular assessment and feedback. The role also involves promoting Galician within the institution through events and outreach activities, participating in oral examinations and intensive language courses, and providing reports on student progress. The successful candidate will be expected to engage with pedagogical development (with an annual allowance provided) and contribute to the administrative work of the sub-faculty as required.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>The successful candidate will possess native or near-native fluency in both Galician and Spanish, and hold an undergraduate degree in Galician, Spanish, Translation, or English (taught in Galician or Spanish), with a substantial component in literature, language, translation, or writing. They will have experience in teaching Galician as a foreign language at university level, and a demonstrated interest in, or experience of, teaching Spanish as a foreign language.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>A strong commitment to excellence in language pedagogy is essential, including familiarity with current teaching methodologies and the development of original teaching materials.</div><br> <div>You will have good organisational and interpersonal skills, be committed to high-quality teaching and student support, and be prepared to work collaboratively across colleges.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Teaching materials will be provided to support the preparation of courses, especially in early modern literature.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div>Further details, including full details of the application process and requirements, and the relevant application form are available at:</div><br> <div>https://www.lingua.gal/a-secretaria-xeral/convocatorias/_/Formacion/convocatoria_0359/convocatoria-prazas-lectorados-lingua-literatura-cultura-galegas</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The application process will be handled by the Xunta da Galicia on consultation with the Faculty.  Applications must be submitted electronically through the standard form (Annex I) available from the above site.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Contact Email: lectorados@edu.xunta.gal</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications must be submitted by <strong>16 June 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div> </div>Research Excellence Framework Officer - 3 posts
Closes: June 17, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: 34,982 - 40,855
<div> <p></p><div> </div><br> <div><strong>Research Excellence Framework (REF) Officer – 3 posts</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Contract type</strong></div><br> <div>Fixed-term until 31 December 2028</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Hours</strong></div><br> <div>Full time (part time considered, minimum 0.8 FTE)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Humanities REF Officer is a pivotal role in the Humanities Division’s preparations for Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 and will work closely with the REF Project Manager to provide specialist administrative support for the Humanities Division’s REF submission, ensuring that relevant information is made available, collected and reported in a timely manner.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The postholder will be expected to organise their work in collaboration with the rest of the divisional REF team, to bring their knowledge and experience to support our administrative systems, and to play a full part in supporting all aspects of the Division’s submission to REF 2029.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will need to build strong relationships with academic and professional service staff across the faculties of the Division. You will be required to develop and maintain specialist knowledge and excellent understanding of REF processes and procedures and develop confidence to advise senior academic colleagues on the rules, as well as on the most appropriate and efficient way to execute REF-related tasks.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will hold experience of working in administration, have a keen attention to detail as well as strong organisational and numerical skills, coupled with the ability to develop expertise using computerised systems such as Symplectic Elements.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will also be able to demonstrate a commitment to working successfully in a team, as well as the ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 17 June 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Shortlisting will take place the following week and interviews will be held in the week commencing 7 July 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please quote Vacancy ID 179672 on all correspondence.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div><br> <div> </div> </div>Faculty Operations Manager (and Deputy HAF)
Closes: June 23, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 7 £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (Discretionary range up to £51,059 per annum)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Contract type</strong></div><br> <div>Permanent</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Hours</strong></div><br> <div>Full time</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages is seeking a proactive and pragmatic Operations Manager to ensure the effective delivery of day-to-day administrative and professional services. The postholder will line-manage office and premises staff, liaise with divisional HR and IT teams, and oversee internal communications, faculty records, onboarding, and content management for the intranet and website.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a key member of the senior management team, they will play a vital role in supporting strategic initiatives, including curriculum reform, new postgraduate programme development, and preparations for the faculty’s relocation to the new Schwarzman Centre in 2025. This transitional period will involve adapting to shared premises and aligning processes across the Humanities Division.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The role requires a strong communicator with a continuous improvement mindset, who is resilient, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively in a changing environment. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to ensuring professional services run efficiently and effectively across the faculty.</div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be educated to degree level and/or have undertaken relevant professional training, with evidence of strong intellectual and analytical ability. You will bring substantial administrative and operational experience, including leading complex projects within large or multifaceted organisations. You will have a proven track record of effective line management, including building and motivating teams, and working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary environments.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be confident in influencing and engaging a broad range of stakeholders, including academic staff and students. You will have the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively, both in writing and verbally.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Highly organised and adaptable, you will demonstrate sound judgement, resilience under pressure, and a pragmatic approach to change. You will be experienced in process improvement, systems development, and fostering efficient working practices in multi-stakeholder settings. A high level of digital literacy is essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, and content-sharing platforms such as SharePoint and Canvas.</div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 noon</strong> on <strong>Monday 23 June 2025</strong>. Only applications received before this time can be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Shortlisting will take place <strong>w/c Monday</strong> <strong>23 June 2025</strong> and interviews will be held on <strong>Friday 11 July 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please quote Vacancy ID <strong>180177</strong> on all correspondence.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.</strong></div><br> <div> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> </div> </div>Departmental Lecturer in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament
Closes: June 30, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Contract type</strong>  </div><br> <div>Fixed Term (1 year) from 1 September 2025 </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Hours</strong></div><br> <div>Full time </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Faculty of Theology and Religion is seeking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Hebrew Bible/ Old Testament, in association with Worcester College. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The lectureship is intended to develop the career of a highly promising scholar by providing opportunities for research, teaching and collaborative work in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament and associated fields.  The Lecturer will be expected to play an active role in the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will hold a postgraduate qualification (preferably a DPhil or PhD) in a relevant area of Hebrew Bible / Old Testament, have a research record appropriate to the stage of your career and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field. You will also be able to teach a range of papers from the Prelims and Final Honours School course for students at Worcester. Essential teaching requirements include ‘The Poetic World of the Hebrew Bible’ and ‘Gender and Power in Biblical Texts.’ The successful candidate should also be able to teach additional papers in the area of Hebrew narrative.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In addition, you will have the ability and commitment to participate effectively and collegially in the wider academic activities of both the College and Faculty, and in the creation of a healthy community and culture of research and teaching across the different parts of the University of Oxford.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div>For your online application, you will be required to upload a CV, a supporting statement and a 500-word proposal for a research agenda for the duration of the post. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.  As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@theology.ox.ac.uk. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 30 June 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Shortlisting is expected to take place later that week. Interviews will likely take place during week commencing 14 July and will be face to face. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please quote Vacancy ID 180257 on all correspondence. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>Departmental Lecturer in Classical Reception
Closes: July 3, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 – 46,913 per annum (pro rata)
<div> <p></p><div> </div><br> <div>The Faculty of Classics seeks to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Classical Reception. Classical Reception studies have been an area of thriving interest within the teaching of Classical Languages and Literature. The post is for 12 months, 0.5 fte, on a fixed-term contract and available from 1 October 2025. The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role </strong></div><br> <div>The postholder will be expected to engage in advanced study and research in their own areas of specialism, and to lecture, teach, and supervise both undergraduate and graduate students within the field of Classical Reception.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful applicant is expected to carry out teaching and examining on The Reception of Greek and Roman Literature in Poetry in English since 1900. You will supervise postgraduate students on the M.St. and M.Phil. courses in Classical Languages and Literature. The successful applicant is also expected to engage in examination assessment, graduate admissions processes, and Faculty administration.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What we offer </strong></div><br> <div>Your happiness and wellbeing at work matter to us, so we offer a range of family-friendly and financial benefits, including: </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•        An excellent contributory pension scheme  </div><br> <div>•        38 days’ annual leave </div><br> <div>•        A comprehensive range of childcare services </div><br> <div>•        Family leave schemes </div><br> <div>•        Cycle loan scheme </div><br> <div>•        Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs </div><br> <div>•        Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process </strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.  Please ensure that your supporting statement explicitly explains how you fulfil the selection criteria detailed in the job description. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@classics.ox.ac.uk. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 12:00 pm on Thursday, 3rd July 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Shortlisting is expected to take place the following week, and interviews are expected to take place in the week beginning on the 21st July 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Applications are encouraged from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at Oxford. </strong></div> </div>Hulme Junior Research Fellow
Closes: July 4, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Hulme Junior Research Fellow</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Location  </strong></div><br> <div>Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford OX2 6GG</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Salary</strong>  </div><br> <div>Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Contract type</strong></div><br> <div>Fixed-term (3 years)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Hours</strong></div><br> <div>Full time  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>This is a three-year research fellowship for an outstanding academic at an early stage of their career working on any aspect of drama and performance studies. You will pursue an independent research project, leading to the completion of a significant piece of publishable research. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the intellectual life of a large and active Faculty and to gain experience of research-led teaching at undergraduate and graduate level.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This opportunity comes at an exciting time for the Faculty, as we move to the new Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. The Fellow will have opportunities to work with the Cultural Programme and the Oxford Research Centre for the Humanities (TORCH) and to make use of the Schwarzman Centre’s performance spaces in support of their project.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Fellow will also be a Junior Research Fellow of Brasenose College, which includes:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•         Senior Common Room membership</div><br> <div>•         Full meal entitlements</div><br> <div>•         A research allowance (currently £1,123 per annum)</div><br> <div>•         A hospitality allowance (currently £236 per annum)</div><br> <div>•         The Fellow will also have access to a Faculty research allowance of up to £1,000 per annum, and will be able to apply to a variety of internal and external funding schemes</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div>For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to recruitment@ell.ox.ac.uk. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 4 July 2025.  Only applications received before this time can be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Shortlisting is expected to take place shortly afterwards and interviews will be held on Tuesday 22 July 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please quote Vacancy ID 180071 on all correspondence.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Contact Person: Theresa Phillips</div><br> <div>Contact Email: recruitment@ell.ox.ac.uk </div><br> <div> </div> </div>