Salary
£35,608 to £47,389 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.
Area
Modern Languages & Cultures
Location
University Park
Closing Date
Tuesday 03 November 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
ARTS154126X5
Languages and teaching responsibilities
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Nottingham is seeking seven Teaching Associates to deliver language teaching for clinical communication in:
- British Sign Language
- French
- Arabic
- Arabic for false beginners (part-time)
- German
- Spanish (part-time)
- Korean
These full-time roles includes 12.5 hours teaching per week (medical students), convening the ‘Language for Clinical Communication’ module, and developing supporting materials. You will also contribute to assessment design and marking, and engage in departmental activities.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with a degree in the relevant language, native or near-native proficiency, and experience in communicative language teaching. A PGCE, PGCHE or equivalent teaching qualification is essential. Experience in higher education and using e-learning tools is desirable.
Work culture and diversity
You will be part of a vibrant, inclusive department committed to excellence in language education. We welcome applications from candidates whose background and experience will enrich our diverse team, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Language details
- British Sign Language
- Hours per week: 36.25
- FTE: 1
- Start Date: 23/11/2026
- End Date: 26/02/27
- French
- Hours per week: 36.25
- FTE: 1
- Start Date: 23/11/2026
- End Date: 26/02/27
- Arabic
- Hours per week: 36.25
- FTE: 1
- Start Date: 23/11/2026
- End Date: 26/02/27
- Arabic for false beginners
- Hours per week: 21.75
- FTE: 0.6
- Start Date: 23/11/2026
- End Date: 26/02/27
- Spanish
- Hours per week: 21.75
- FTE: 0.6
- Start Date: 23/11/2026
- End Date: 26/02/27
- German
- Hours per week: 36.25
- FTE: 1
- Start Date: 04/01/27
- End Date: 29/01/27
- Korean
- Hours per week: 36.25
- FTE: 1
- Start Date: 01/02/27
- End Date: 26/02/27
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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