Teaching Associate/Teaching Assistant in Applied Linguistics (full-time, FTC)

Do you have teaching specialisation in Applied Linguistics?  We are looking to appoint either a Teaching Assistant or Teaching Associate to work in our team in the School of English. You would join us on a full-time fixed-term contract from 1 September 2025 to 30 June 2026.

You will be expected to teach a variety of applied linguistics topics, including second language acquisition, English Language Teaching (ELT), psycholinguistics, discourse analysis and language development.

Candidates are asked to confirm for which role(s) they wish to be considered as part of their application.

Teaching Assistant
The Teaching Assistant’s role will be to deliver undergraduate teaching in established modules, with assistance.  You will manage your own teaching activity and reflect on practice and development of skills with guidance.  You will have a Masters degree (or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or in a closely related area and evidence of the ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels covering the above areas. 

Teaching Associate
The Teaching Associate’s role will be to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, pursue high quality teaching-related scholarship and carry out a full administrative role in the School including moderation.  You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or in a closely related area, as well as evidence of the ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels covering the above areas. 

Full role profiles for both posts are available.

We recognise that what helps us succeed is the different ideas and experiences of colleagues across our School, who come from a mix of cultures and backgrounds. Together, we are welcoming, inspiring and supportive of everyone. We believe in diverse academic and research teams that will provide the best opportunities to be innovative and forward thinking. We are therefore seeking applications from candidates whose background, experience and identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our existing team and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic scholars. We are currently working to decolonise our teaching curriculum and understand that having a mix of opinions, broad perspectives, lived experiences and different ways of solving problems enhances our day-to-day work and enriches our academic community. 

Mentoring towards further career progression will be offered throughout the period of the post.

Further information about our School and working here.   

We are committed to a Strategic Delivery Plan for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and we warmly welcome applications from under-represented groups, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, socio-economic background and any temporary impairment or other irrelevant distinction. Learn more about the University’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. 

We strongly endorse Athena SWAN principles, with commitment from all levels of the organisation to address gender equality.  It is our mission to ensure equal opportunity, best working practices and fair policies for all.

Selection Process

The selection process will include a presentation of teaching to members of an interview panel and a formal interview held online via MS Teams.

If you have any informal enquiries, our Head of English Language and Applied Linguistics, Professor Peter Stockwell, will be happy to discuss these with you: peter.stockwell@nottingham.ac.uk  

Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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