Fall 2026 | CLT334H1F Celtic Gothic in Britain and Ireland

Course Description

This course explores the close relationship between the culture, history, and folklore of Ireland and Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall in the creation and perpetuation of central narrative and aesthetic tropes of Gothic literature. The course will study how the preoccupation with the past in much Gothic literature refracts tensions between cultural and ethnic centers and peripheries, and reflects social and cultural anxieties of the eighteenth and nineteenth century. Students will examine the characteristics and history of the Gothic mode and its role in negotiating the place of Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Cornish cultures within a broader insular context. They will read a variety of post-1600 Irish and British texts on Gothic themes, with focus on such topics as hauntings, language of the supernatural, landscape, history, folklore, and religion.

Qualifications

• Essential: PhD and evidence of established, up-to-date research expertise in the field of the program.
• Preferred: University-level teaching experience in this field, with evidence of successful teaching.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Duties

• Teach the course based on syllabus and assignment guidelines provided by the program.
• Mark assignments and tests in a timely fashion.
• Hold one office hour per week.
• Follow College and University code of conduct and policies.

Compensation

$9,997.28

Schedule

Wednesday 11AM – 1PM. Appointment dates: August 24, 2026 – January 8, 2027. Delivery mode: In-person. Estimated course enrolment: 30.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a short writing sample (no more than 5 pages) demonstrating active research expertise in the area covered by this course, and the names of two referees to:

University of St. Michael's College c/o Office of the Principal
Email: usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca

We reserve the right to interview candidates if necessary.

Posting date: June 23, 2026
Closing date: 11:59 pm on July 22, 2026