Which Cambridge college appointed C.S. Lewis to its faculty in 1954?

Magdalene College appointed C.S. Lewis to its faculty in 1954.

In 1954, Lewis became the first holder of the Mediaeval and Renaissance English Fellowship at Magdalene College, Cambridge. He moved from Oxford after accepting the Cambridge post, although he continued to be associated with Oxford and retained important friendships there.

The Cambridge college is spelled “Magdalene,” ending in “-ene,” while Oxford’s college where Lewis had taught is “Magdalen,” ending in “-en.” The similar names are a frequent source of confusion. Magdalene College stands beside the River Cam and has a history reaching back to the medieval period.

Lewis held the Cambridge position until his death in 1963. His appointment reflected his international reputation as a scholar of English literature, especially medieval and Renaissance writing. By this stage he was also widely known for books such as Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and the Narnia series. The distinction between the two colleges is important when describing his academic career.