Vacancies
In addition to academic and administrative staff, Merton College employs specialists in a wide variety of fields, including conference organisation, housekeeping, catering, landscaping and maintenance.
For general enquiries please contact the HR Team at vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk
Salary £24,892 (current rate) for the period of the appointment.
Merton College proposes to appoint a Stipendiary Lecturer in French for the period 5 January 2026 until 30 September 2026.
The main duties of the post will be: to teach undergraduates reading French for up to twelve weighted hours (i.e. approximately eight contact hours) per week in full term, to share in the organisational responsibility and administration of undergraduate degrees involving French, to act as Director of Studies for a number of students studying French, and to provide study skills and pastoral support.
The successful candidate will be able to teach French language, specifically French to English translation, at all levels; 1st year (Prelims) Paper III (Short Texts) and Paper IV (Narrative Fiction, but not necessarily the prescribed medieval text); and 2nd and 4th year Final Honour School papers in the modern period (19th century to present). They will have completed, or be about to complete, a doctorate in modern literary studies in French (1789-present). The ability to be an effective and inspiring teacher to high-achieving undergraduates is essential.
The duties and skills required, and the entitlements of the post, are described in more detail in the Further Particulars which also contain information about how to apply.
To apply please email all of the required documents (as specified in the further particulars) to vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk. Please then complete the online Application Form.
The closing date for applications is 9.00 am (GMT) on Thursday 20 November 2025.
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 1 December 2025.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please email vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk .
Merton College is an equal opportunities employer.
Salary £6,223 (current rate) for the period of the appointment.
Merton College proposes to appoint a Stipendiary Lecturer in Mathematics for the period 5 January 2026 until 31 March 2026.
The main duties of the post will be: to teach undergraduates reading Mathematics for up to six hours per week in full term, to share in the organisational responsibility and administration of Mathematics and Joint Degrees with Mathematics in the College, to act as Director of Studies for a number of students studying Mathematics, and to provide study skills and pastoral support.
The successful candidate will be able to teach first-year (Prelims) Analysis and second-year (Part A) options, including Integration. They will have completed, or be about to complete, a doctorate in Mathematics. The ability to provide effective tutorial teaching to high-achieving undergraduates is essential.
The duties and skills required, and the entitlements of the post, are described in more detail in the Further Particulars which also contain information about how to apply.
To apply please email all of the required documents (as specified in the further particulars) to vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk. Please then complete the online Application Form.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am (GMT) on Monday 17 November 2025.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please email vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 1 December 2025.
Merton College is an equal opportunities employer.
Salary: £14.75 per hour (including holiday pay) plus a meal allowance per shift
Department: Lodge
Contract type: Casual
We would like to hear from applicants who enjoy working with and assisting a wide range of people, and who enjoy variety and responsibility. You will be naturally personable and able to demonstrate experience of working in a public facing role that has involved providing great customer service.
Shift pattern: The working hours available on both Days and Nights are offered on an `ad hoc’ basis, as and when there are shifts to be covered at the College’s Holywell Street Accommodation Lodge. All shifts are 12 hours long with Days being 06:30-18:30hrs and Nights being 18:30–06:30hrs.
The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the Further Particulars.
Those wishing to apply for this post should complete the online Application form.
Candidates are encouraged to complete the Equal Opportunities Recruitment Monitoring form at the end of the Application form. The information collected on the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form does not form part of the selection process and will not be circulated to the selection panel. It will be used solely to monitor the effectiveness of the College’s Single Equality Scheme.
The position may be discussed further with Huw James, Head Porter (email: headporter@merton.ox.ac.uk)
Please note, previous applicants need not apply.
Closing date: The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Early application is encouraged.
Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Merton College is an equal opportunities employer
