Professor & Head, Dept. of English

Mohan Babu University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates for an academic role requiring a Ph.D. and strong expertise in literary theories and teaching methods. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, guiding students, and conducting research. Ideal candidates will bring a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of literary theories, critical analysis, rhetoric, and linguistics.
• Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills for lectures and presentations.
• Experience in departmental administration and committee leadership.

Responsibilities

• Classroom presentation and laboratory instructions.
• Student assessment and evaluation including examination work.
• Guiding students in personal and ethical development.

Skills

Literary theories

Critical analysis

Rhetoric

Linguistics

Public speaking

Research dissemination

Committee leadership

Accreditation processes

Curriculum design

Educational technology

Education

Ph.D. in relevant subject

Master’s Degree in English/English Literature

Job description

Qualifications

• Applicants hold a Ph.D. in the relevant subject from reputed Institutions.
• Strong knowledge of literary theories, critical analysis, rhetoric, and linguistics.
• Familiarity with modern teaching methods, including digital humanities, blended learning etc.
• Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills for lectures, presentations, and research dissemination.
• Ability to guide students in thesis writing, research projects, and career development.
• Experience in departmental administration, committee leadership & accreditation processes.
• Contribution to university outreach, faculty meetings, and community engagement programs.
• Should have research papers published in International / National Journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree with Ph.D. in English / English Literature or its relevant
• A Master’s Degree with good academic record in relevant subject with 1 st class and Ph.D. in appropriate discipline from an Indian Universities or its equivalent.
• Post Ph.D. publications and guiding Ph.D. students is highly desirable. Minimum of 10 years Teaching / Research experience of which at least 03 years should be at the level of
• Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA).
• Training in curriculum design, learning management systems (LMS), or educational technology.
• A person of high energy, absolute integrity, enthusiastic optimism and the perseverance to bring initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Classroom presentation
• Laboratory Instructions
• Development Learning of Resource Materials & Laboratory Development
• Student Assessment & Evaluation including Examination work of University.
• Participation in Co-curricular & extracurricular activities
• Student’s guidance, counseling & helping in their personal, ethical, moral, and overall character development
• Keeping abreast of new knowledge and skills, help to generate new knowledge and help dissemination of such knowledge through books, publications, seminars, handouts, etc.
• Continuing Education Activities Self-development through upgrading qualifications, Experience & Professional activities

Research Consultancy

• Promotion of research projects, literary analysis, or interdisciplinary studies.
• Peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals, books, or conference proceedings.
• Securing research grants and funding
• Promotion of other institutional interaction and R & D

Academic / Administration

• Academic and Administrative management of the institution
• Policy planning, monitoring & evaluation, and promotional activities; both at the department level and institution level
• Design and development of a new programme.
• Preparing projects for funding in areas of R&D work, laboratory development, modernization, expansion etc.
• Administration both at departmental & institutional levels
• Monitoring and evaluation of academic and research activities
• Helping mobilization of resources for the Institution
• Plan and implement Staff Development activities, conduct Performance Appraisal
• Maintain Accountability
• Apart from the above duties, any other relevant work is assigned by the Dean/VC