How to Become an English Literature Lecturer
                     How to Become an 
English Literature 
Lecturer
An English literature Lecturer must teach English language and 
related subjects at colleges and institutes.
An English lecturer also required to publish articles and write books 
about the literature. 
If you have good communication quality, then it is a plus point for you 
that will lead you to become a successful lecturer.
To know about the complete process of becoming an English 
Literature Lecturer, you have to follow some steps which we have 
provided in the next slides.
Step 1 - Complete Undergraduate Degree in English 
Literature 
This will be the first step towards becoming a lecturer. After 
completing higher education, you should register for undergraduate 
degree in English Literature. 
Pursuing graduation in this subject will lead you to clear basics on 
English Literature that will make a strong base of knowledge.
Step 2 – Apply for Postgraduation in English Literature
To become a Lecturer in English Literature or any other subject, it is 
compulsory to have a master’s degree. 
Once you complete the undergraduate degree, enroll for the 
postgraduation course in the same subject. 
Step 3 – Appear in the Lectureship Eligibility Test
After completing the postgraduation, you will be eligible to appear in 
the National Eligibility Test for Lectureship. 
The National Testing Agency conducts UGC NET (University Grants 
Commission - Nation Eligibility Test) for selecting the candidates for 
lectureship. 
Step 3 – Appear in the Lectureship Eligibility Test
As per the UGC NET Eligibility Criteria, the candidate must secure at 
least 55% aggregate marks in postgraduation to appear in NET Exam. 
There is no age limit to appear in the UGC NET for Lectureship.
So, you should apply for UGC NET English Subject after meeting all 
the required eligibility criteria.
Step 4 – Apply in Colleges and Institutes with UGC NET 
Certificate
Those who clear the UGC NET Exam and get the certificate in their 
hand can apply for various openings in colleges and institutes for the 
post of English Literature lecturer.
You will be selected on the basis of your performance in the interview 
that will be conducted by the recruiting institute. 
Step 4 – Apply in Colleges and Institutes with UGC NET 
Certificate
If you get selected for the post, the recruiting organisation will check 
all your documents including the Certificate for Lectureship. 
There will be very good chances of promotions for the upper posts 
like Associate and Professor.
We hope that this information is helpful to know about the process of 
becoming an English Literature lecturer.
Thank You!