Teaching Fellow in Russian Studies

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures (MLAC) at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Teaching Fellow in Russian Studies. The appointment will be on a fixed term part-time (0.5 FTE) basis for 9 months starting on 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, and we invite applications from those with research expertise in Russian Studies. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates with interests in literary studies, visual culture and translation studies.

The post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent teaching while allowing you the opportunity to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. While independent research is not part of the role, the postholder will be able to participate in the School's research community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach modules in appropriate learning environments at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, demonstrating an increasing awareness of different approaches to and methods of teaching and supporting student learning.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage own teaching and designing, planning and writing teaching materials.
• Lead some aspects of modules and contribute to modules led by others by collaborating with colleagues on course development.
• Develop and deliver an inclusive curriculum and make an active contribution to an inclusive community in which diversity is embraced and celebrated.
• Seek and take on board feedback on teaching and engage with others in CPD.
• Undertake undergraduate and taught postgraduate dissertation supervision.
• Build internal contacts and participate in networks to exchange information.
• Start to engage in scholarship (the creation, development and maintenance of the intellectual infrastructure of subjects and disciplines).
• In addition to Board of Studies, membership of some departmental committees and professional body memberships.
• Student support, assessment of academic performance and provision of feedback, dealing with student disciplinary matters and complaints.
• Undertake effectively and efficiently any administrative role allocated by your Head of School.
• To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
• To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
• To engage in continuing professional development by attending relevant training and development courses.

Durham University is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and values. Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our workforce including people with disabilities and people from racially minoritised ethnic groups.

What to Submit:

• A CV and covering letter which details your experience, skills and achievements in meeting (or the potential to meet) the criteria set out above.
• A statement as to your aspirations as a Teaching Fellow in terms of your motivations as a teacher, your teaching philosophy and methodologies, and your approach to innovation in teaching and assessment (up to 750 words).

Next Steps:

Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will normally include a presentation to staff and students in the Department followed by an interview.