Lecturer in French Studies

Vacancy terms: Full-time, permanent from 01 August 2023

Hours per week: 37.5

Advert closes midnight on: 13 Mar 2023

About the role

This is an exciting role which forms an integral part of the department’s teaching and research. You will develop a portfolio of internationally recognised publications, that are world leading in terms of originality and significance. You will attract research income either on an individual or collaborative basis, whilst ensuring we make links both regionally and nationally with other contacts in academia and industry. 

In addition, you will take responsibility for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the fields of French Studies. With experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in lectures, tutorials, seminars and classes, you will design and deliver course materials and assess them appropriately. Seeking student feedback through a variety of sources, you will respond constructively and seek to make changes where required. 

About you

With a PhD and extensive teaching experience in a relevant subject, you will have a sound knowledge in the field. You will be able to evidence the ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in lectures, tutorials and seminars at University level. You will have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and students alongside an ability to design and deliver course materials and to assess them appropriately.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Clara Garavelli via email at cg226@le.ac.uk

We anticipate that interviews will take place during week commencing the 24 April 2023.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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