Teaching Associate in Irish Language (Fixed Term)

The Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic wishes to appoint a full-time Teaching Associate in the teaching of Irish for three years in the first instance from 1st October 2025.

The Teaching Associate will be expected to teach Modern Irish language at all levels, beginners, intermediate and advanced, and to develop students' interest in and understanding of Irish culture through classes and related events. An ability to also offer some teaching of language and literature in earlier stages of the Irish language is desirable, as is an ability to contribute to other work of the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic, such as examining and supervision of dissertations.

Applicants should have a good first degree and a doctorate (awarded before 1st October 2025) in a relevant subject area. It is expected that applicants will have experience of successfully delivering and developing teaching at University level, or equivalent. It is also expected that they will demonstrate an ability to play an effective role in the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic, and be able to work as part of a team.

The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance; it is generously supported by the Irish Government Ciste na Gaeilge Fund.

For your application to be considered please upload the following:

• CV (including publications)
• Cover letter
• The names and contact details of two referees.

References will be sought for shortlisted candidates only.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Rosalind Love, Head of Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic on hod@asnc.cam.ac.uk. Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to the School of Arts and Humanities HR team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 20 July 2025. Interviews are planned for Thursday 14 August.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please quote reference GH46482 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy

The Faculty is committed to equality and diversity, and we would particularly welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women and those from Black, Asian or other Ethnic Minority backgrounds.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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