Departmental Lecturer in Syntax and Semantics

Location: Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics, Schwarzman Centre, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GC

Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months from 01 October 2026

Hours: 1.0 FTE / 37.5 hours

About the role

The Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics of the University of Oxford is seeking a fixed-term, 12-month Departmental Lecturer to assume teaching and examining responsibilities in the areas of Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics, to cover the teaching that is usually provided by three of the Faculty’s permanent postholders who have sabbatical leave or are covering major Faculty administrative roles. The post is tenable from 1 October 2026 and is non-renewable.

Although the areas in which teaching is required include all three of Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics, the successful candidate need not have primary research expertise in all. If their research credentials lie more squarely in one of these subareas, they should have a demonstrated ability to successfully teach the other subareas at the undergraduate level.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

Application process 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on Friday, 12 June 2026. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Interviews (which may be online) are likely to be held on Tuesday, 23 June. 

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