Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Spanish

Hours: 21 per week (0.6 FTE)

Contract type: Fixed-Term Contract for 12 months (sabbatical leave cover)

Role Details

We are searching for an individual with solid experience in high-quality teaching of Spanish language at all levels in HE. Candidates will also be able to teach general modules such as Critical Thinking, Cultural Understanding, Academic Writing, etc. for our interdisciplinary UG common curriculum, aimed at Foundation and 1st year students.

Qualified in language teaching, you should have excellent knowledge of current innovative research and practice within (Spanish) language teaching, including experience of designing teaching materials and innovative assessment. Experience in teaching across disciplines would be advantageous.

Delivering a personalised educational experience is something we are passionately committed to, in a way that nurtures and celebrates the uniqueness of our students – in the classroom and even after they graduate.

Also, as we are one of the most internationally diverse universities in the UK, with students from 140 countries around the world, we take pride in offering a holistic approach to championing cultural diversity and encouraging aspirations of being globally connected. These are reflected throughout – in our course design, classroom activities, students, and staff.

Interviews will likely be held at our Regent’s University London campus during week commencing 27th May 2024.

About us

Regent’s University London is a private university right in the heart of Royal Regent’s Park. We offer bespoke undergraduate and postgraduate education that begins with the individual, focussing on each student’s talents, potential, and aspirations.

Our study areas include business and management; liberal studies and humanities; fashion and design; film, media and performance; psychotherapy and psychology; as well as pathway qualifications in English language and other modern foreign languages.

We are a small, friendly and supportive University offering great benefits for our staff including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary closure days over the Christmas period (pro rata for part time appointments)
• Beautiful campus in the heart of Regent's Park, a short walk from Baker Street and Great Portland Street stations
• A range of great facilities on our stunning campus including free tea and coffee, flexible working spaces and free use of the campus tennis court and sport pitch
• Membership of a group personal pension scheme with a 7% minimum contribution by the University, with up to 10% contribution by the University
• Loans of up to £10,000, to include covering daily travel costs, rental deposits and bicycles
• Benenden medical cover - allowing access to medical services where there is delay in receiving NHS treatment
• Employee discount service
• £6 a day allowance to spend in University catering outlets (when onsite)
• Free language classes (free places are subject to availability)
• Blended (hybrid) and flexible working supported across the University, depending on the requirements of the role

Unfortunately, we will be unable to consider your application if you do not already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post.

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