Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Comparative Literature and French - AOAC1298MXNK

Start Date: 3 January 2024 Fixed Term: 12 months Full-time: 36.25 hrs per week

The School of Modern Languages invites applications for the position of Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Comparative Literature and French. This is a fixed-term position from 3 January 2024 to 19 January 2025 to cover a period of parental leave.  

Applicants must either hold a PhD in Francophone Studies, Comparative Literature, or a cognate subject or demonstrate that they will have completed one by 3 January 2024. Applicants should have teaching experience in a UK or Anglophone higher education institution as well as full professional competency in French and English.  

The role holder will be expected to deliver lectures and lead seminars in Comparative Literature, teach sub-honours French language classes, supervise undergraduate dissertations, and serve as convener for two large team-taught first year Comparative Literature modules. There may be opportunities to undertake postgraduate teaching and/or dissertation supervision in Comparative Literature and/or French.  

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives    

Informal enquiries may be directed to either the Head of Comparative Literature, Dr Katie Jones (complithod@st-andrews.ac.uk) or the Head of School, Professor Nicki Hitchcott (langshos@st-andrews.ac.uk)  

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and those with other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.    

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/  

Closing Date: 13 October 2023                                

Interview Date: 15/17 November 2023 TBC  

Please quote ref: AOAC1298MXNK                   

Further Particulars: AOAC1298MXNK FPs.doc

Advert information