Lecturer in Spanish Language (ATS1304)

About the Role:

Faculty of Arts and Humanities
School of Media, Language and Communication Studies

Lecturer in Spanish Language (Part-time 0.8 FTE, Fixed term for 11 months)
Ref: ATS1304

Starting salary from £38,249 per annum (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £45,413 per annum (pro rata).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer to join the School of Media, Language and Communication Studies to deliver lectures and seminars and carry out teaching-related duties within the area of Spanish Language provision on our Modern Language degrees.

Teaching is a key part of this role and as such you will be expected to plan, teach and assess undergraduate and potentially postgraduate programmes, taking responsibility for the delivery and assessment of specific modules. This will include organising modules and developing teaching and learning materials. You will also help to support recruitment and student experience activity in the School, as well as support students on their Year Abroad.

You must have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area with experience of undergraduate teaching and student assessment at all levels including coursework, examinations and undergraduate dissertations. Teaching experience at postgraduate level and an interest in relevant enterprise, engagement, and research activities would be advantageous

This part-time (0.8 FTE) post is available from 1 September 2025 on a fixed term basis for 11 months.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
  Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 15 May 2025

We welcome applications from Early Career colleagues. Mentoring and professional development support is available to all our staff to help them thrive and progress in their careers.

We welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and strongly encourage applications from disabled individuals and individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented at this level. Appointment will be made on merit.

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Kim Ridealgh, Head of School via [email protected].