Lecturer in French

Lecturer in French

Job description
About the job:

The School of Arts, English and Languages seeks to appoint a Lecturer in French Studies. The successful candidate will join a dynamic subject area within the Department of Modern Languages, in the School of Arts, English and Languages, contributing to the development of teaching and research in French language and French-speaking cultures and societies. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the academic experience of our students and to advance innovative, impactful and internationally excellent research in line with the University's Strategy 2030.

About the person:

Essential Criteria:

• Have or about to obtain a PhD in French Studies.
• A record of internationally excellent research outputs appropriate to career stage.
• Experience of active participation in relevant international scholarly networks appropriate to stage.
• Engaging and innovative French language teaching experience to degree level.
• Native or near-native fluency in French and the ability to teach through the medium of French.
• Ability to design and administer research-led optional modules.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at

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