Vacancy: Lecturer (Teaching) in Norwegian Language & Comparative Literature (EN)

Published 30 June 2025
UCL LONDON

University College London (UCL) is seeking a full-time, permanent Lecturer (Teaching) in Norwegian Language and Comparative Literature within the School of European Languages, Culture and Society – Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry (SELCS-CMII). Applications are open until 7 July 2025.

SELCS-CMII is a world-leading centre for teaching, research, and public engagement, focusing on the literature, linguistic traditions, history, sociology, philosophy, art, film, and other aspects of the cultures associated with the languages taught (Danish, Dutch, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Old Norse, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish).

The centre hosts specialists in the languages, literatures, history, and visual culture of the Nordic world from medieval times to the present day. It is also home to Norvik Press, the UK’s only press specialising in Nordic literature and culture, and the Viking Society for Northern Research, the oldest and largest society in the world dedicated to the study of Viking and medieval Scandinavia.

Dedicated BA degrees are offered in Viking and Old Norse Studies, Scandinavian Studies, and Icelandic Studies, along with a range of combined language degrees, including BA Language and Culture, joint honours languages, and modern languages combined with Management Studies, Film Studies, Philosophy, History of Art, and Comparative Literature.

Read more about the position and how to apply here: UCL