Associate Lecturer in French (Education Focused) - AC1129RX

Start Date: 1 September 2026 Fixed Term until 30 June 2027

We wish to appoint an Associate Lecturer in French (Education Focused) within the School of Modern Languages. This is a fixed-term position for ten months to cover a period of staff leave.

Applicants must have previous teaching experience (ideally at post-secondary level), full professional competency in French and English, and expertise in the teaching of written and spoken French and Francophone literary and cultural studies.

The successful applicant will deliver undergraduate-level language teaching in French, assess student work and progress and provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the development of the undergraduate programme in French.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Associate Lecturer in French (Education Focused) includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 14.5%
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• 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
• 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Closing Date:  10 April 2026

Please quote ref: AC1129RXLS

Job Description: AC1129RXLSFPs.pdf

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Fixed Term until 30 June 2027

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