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Senior Teaching Associate in German Studies

Languages & Cultures
Location:  Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary:   £38,205 to £44,263 pro rata, fixed term
Closing Date:   Tuesday 10 September 2024
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  0971-24

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Teaching Associate who can contribute to delivering the Department's programmes in German language and cultures and to curriculum development. This is a fixed-term post available from 23rd September  2024 – 31st July 2025 at 0.5FTE. Lancaster offers German as a single honours programme, in combination with Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian and a wide range of non-language subjects, and as a minor. We cater for ab initio and advanced students. 

We are a pioneer in multi-disciplinary, degree-level language studies, offering wide-ranging programmes which combine specialist language learning with trans-cultural knowledge and understanding which is both European and global in scope. Our teaching and research spans Europe, Africa, China and North & South America and we deliver both specialist and comparative courses. The Department’s research profile includes literature, film, translation, health humanities, environmental humanities, gender, sexuality, popular culture, the practice of everyday life, intercultural communication, sociolinguistics and language pedagogy. The successful applicant will undertake administrative tasks associated with German modules and the programmes of the Department as a whole, as well as participate in outreach activities. 

We are a welcoming, vibrant and successful department, in the top 100 worldwide in the QS Universities Rankings 2024, with three of our established major languages, including German, placed in the top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2025. Lancaster University is among the best in the UK. A top 15 university in the three major UK league tables, Lancaster University is also highly ranked in international league tables. 

Lancaster University is highly ranked and research-led and situated near the historic city of Lancaster. The North West of England offers high standards of living, beautiful countryside, including the Lake District, and excellent national and international transport connectivity. Jobs - Lancaster University

We offer family-friendly and flexible working policies, and seek to promote a healthy work-life balance. We believe that diversifying our staff and student body strengthens our inclusivity and enhances our success in research, teaching and engagement. We are committed to Lancaster University’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Widening Participation strategies. We seek to provide a work environment that supports the individual needs and requirements of each employee and where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We welcome applicants that value and support the diversity of our community. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups. 

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Derek Hird (Head of Department). Email: d.hird@lancaster.ac.uk 

The Department’s webpage is at http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-cultures/

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