Lecturer in Portuguese

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Portuguese to join the School of Global Humanities. This role will undertake a full teaching load, including the development, delivery and evaluation of modules and programmes within the undergraduate and post qualification provision of Portuguese and Lusophone Studies within the School. Teaching will be focussed primarily on Portuguese language modules, and the culture module the Portuguese-speaking World in a Global Context, as well as undertaking YA project supervision and Portuguese to English translation seminars, guidance and marking. The successful applicant will supervise students on project work, carry out administrative duties within the work area as required, pursue excellence in, teaching and inspire others to do the same.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), is fixed term from 11th January 2027 until 31st July 2027.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr Sian Edwards - EdwardsS38@cardiff.ac.uk

Informal enquiries in relation to the recruitment / application process can be sent to Leah Fowler or Julie Alford, HR Administrators – HUMAN-HR@Cardiff.ac.uk.

Salary: £52,788 - £57,666 per annum (Grade 7). We anticipate that this post will start at the bottom of grade.

Closing date: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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