Assistant Teaching Professor (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Assistant Teaching Professor (Full Time, 2-year, fixed term) who will lead a pilot project in the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics forming part of the Pathways to Inclusive Practice programme. This change programme incorporates recommendations from the University's Review of Teaching and the Review of the Approach to Provision for Disabled Students, as well as commitments made within our Access & Participation Plan (2025-29).

The 2-year pilot project will build a multidisciplinary team, primarily from among existing staff, within the Faculty to design, deliver and document a programme of work aimed at achieving our vision of inclusive teaching.

The role-holder will lead the project within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics and conduct scholarship work on inclusive practice. They will investigate evidence-based approaches to inclusion in the Modern and Medieval Languages (MML) Tripos and work to deliver a transformative framework for practice which can be implemented across the Faculty. The role holder will report to the co-chair of the Faculty (Undergraduate Teaching) and the Deputy Head of the School of Arts and Humanities (Education), liaise directly with the Head of the Inclusive Education Hub (Education Services) and will, in conjunction with dedicated administrative support, work closely with the undergraduate teaching office team, and assigned staff from the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre, the Blended Learning Service, the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning and other University teams who may assist the objectives of the pilot.

Educated to PhD level, or with an appropriate teaching qualification and experience, the successful candidate will have a background in Modern Languages education at University or FE level. They will have a proven track record as well as academic interest and professional experience in the development of inclusive teaching practice in Modern Foreign Language (MFL).

In order for you application to be considered, please upload the following documents:

• A CV, including publications
• A statement outlining your suitability for the role

Prospective candidates are welcome to seek more information beyond the Further Particulars by contacting Silke Mentchen, scm30@cam.ac.uk. On questions of procedure, please contact the Schools HR team on MMLLPersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Tuesday 30 June 2026. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 13 July 2026, subject to change.

The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

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

Please quote reference GP49890 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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

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