Teaching Fellow in Hispanic Studies/Spanish (111624-0626)

Teaching Fellow in Hispanic Studies/Spanish (111624-0626)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department

School of Modern Languages and Cultures

Position Type

Fixed Term

Duration

Fixed-term contract for 9 months.

Salary

£35,608 to £46,049 per annum

About the Role

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Dr Leticia Villamediana González, Head of Hispanic Studies, at l.villamediana-gonzalez@warwick.ac.uk.

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Warwick invites applications for a 9-month fixed-term position of Teaching Fellow in Hispanic Studies/Spanish, starting on 1 September 2026.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative colleague with expertise in teaching Spanish as a second language to join our friendly and dynamic department for the academic year 2026-2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the Spanish language programme and will play an active role in supporting students' academic development. You will be part of the department's team of personal tutors and will contribute to departmental administration as appropriate. You will be involved in many aspects of departmental and School life, including participating in staff meetings, and contributing to schools' visits and open days.

This is an opportunity to gain a range of teaching and administrative experience within a supportive department, with undergraduates from a variety of backgrounds. You will have previous experience of teaching at higher education level and native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish. You will be familiar with the UK undergraduate experience and prepared to support our lively and engaged body of undergraduate students both academically and as a personal tutor.

About You

You will have proven track record of excellence in Spanish language teaching. You will have experience of teaching Spanish language in higher education and will be expected to teach and supervise undergraduate students to a high standard. You will have the ability and willingness to develop and support the delivery of the Spanish language programme and be confident in teaching core aspects of language acquisition, including translation, grammar, writing, and oral skills. There may also be opportunities to contribute to the cultural components of Hispanic Studies.

In addition, you will participate, as appropriate, in departmental and School-level administrative activities. Applicants should hold a postgraduate qualification in Hispanic Studies, Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, or a cognate field, and demonstrate an excellent command of both spoken and written Spanish and English.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

For further information on the department, please see our webpage here:

About the University

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How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 15th June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline youremployment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date: Mid-end of July 2026
• Start Date: 1st September 2026

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline -- you will not be able to submit an application form even if you opened it before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see .

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. .

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see:

Job Description

Right to Work in the UK

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