Lecturers in Chinese (Education Focused) – AO1982SB (Two Posts)

Start: 1 August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Fixed term until 14 June 2026

The School of Modern Languages invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the position of Lecturer in Chinese (Education Focused). There are two positions available; both are fixed-term positions for 10.5 months.

You should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and full professional competency in Chinese and English are essential. You must be able to demonstrate a track record of delivering high quality teaching in Chinese language and Chinese language literary and cultural studies.

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

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• 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, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Nicki Hitchcott, Head of School – email langshos@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and 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 and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Please quote ref: AO1982SB

Further Particulars: AO1982SB FPs.doc

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