Associate Lecturer in Spanish Studies (Education Focused)

1000scholars; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

USS Pension Scheme

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Carshare and Cycle to Work

Subsidised local bus travel

Subsidised sports membership

Reduced tuition fees on degree courses

LinkedIn Learning and library access

Salary sacrifice scheme

34 days annual leave + 5 public hollid

Informal development opportunities

Job summary

University of St Andrews invites applications for an Associate Lecturer in Spanish Studies (Education Focused) in the School of Modern Languages. The post is a three-year fixed-term appointment (Jan 2027–Dec 2029) to cover a staff secondment.

The appointee will deliver undergraduate Spanish language and content teaching, assess student work, and contribute to programme development. A hybrid working environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have previous teaching experience (ideally at post-secondary level).
• Full professional competency in Spanish and English.
• Expertise in the teaching of written and spoken Spanish and Spanish-language literary and cultural studies.
• Experience in teaching Comparative Literature studies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate-level language and content teaching in Spanish.
• Assess student work and progress, and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the development of the language programme in Spanish.

Skills

Teaching experience

Spanish proficiency

English proficiency

Literature & culture

Comparative literature

Job description

Start: Early January 2027, Fixed term until 31 December 2029

We wish to appoint an Associate Lecturer in Spanish Studies (Education Focused) within the School of Modern Languages.

Applicants must have previous teaching experience (ideally at post-secondary level), full professional competency in Spanish and English, and expertise in the teaching of written and spoken Spanish and Spanish-language literary and cultural studies. Experience in teaching Comparative Literature studies is also desirable. The successful applicant will deliver undergraduate-level language and content teaching in Spanish, assess student work and progress, and provide constructive feedback. They will also contribute to the development of the language programme in Spanish.

This is a fixed-term position for three years (January 2027 to 31 December 2029) to cover a staff secondment.

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 Spanish Studies (Education Focused) includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• 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

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to the Head of School, Professor Nicki Hitchcott, email: [e-mail].

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: 30 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed (December 2026)

Job Description: AOAC1549XXSB FPs.pdf

£39,560 to £46,970 per annum