Lecturer in Chinese (LTS)

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Chinese to enhance their Undergraduate programme. The role involves curriculum design, teaching, and fulfilling administrative duties, including engaging in pedagogical research. Successful candidates will have a solid background in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and will contribute to an inclusive educational environment.

Benefits

41 days of leave for full-time staff

Pension benefits

Flexible working approach

Support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Specialisation in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language.
• Experience in curriculum design and assessment methodologies.
• Administration and service activities aligned with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum design and delivery of the Chinese programme.
• Engage in Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoTL) activities.
• Participate in administrative tasks for the School.

Skills

Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (TCFL)

Methodologies for language acquisition

Education

Relevant degree in Teaching Chinese or related field

Job description

College of Arts

As part of plans to support and develop the Undergraduate programme in Chinese at the University of Glasgow, the School of Modern Languages and Cultures is seeking to appoint a full-time open-ended Lecturer in Chinese (Learning, Teaching and Scholarship Track).

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to curriculum design, teaching, assessment and administration of the Chinese programme (particularly Undergraduate from beginner to advanced levels), as the School seeks to expand provision of Chinese to degree level.

Specialisation should include Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (TCFL) including methodologies for Chinese language acquisition, in order to contribute to the design and delivery of the Chinese Undergraduate programme to degree level.

The postholder will undertake Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoTL) of international excellence in TCFL and associated pedagogies.

The postholder will also undertake administration and service activities in line with the strategic objectives of the School and of the College.

We value diversity, and we especially encourage applications from women, disabled, and ethnic minority candidates.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Hongling Liang [[e-mail]] as Programme Director for Chinese.

Visit our website for further information about the University of Glasgow and the School of Modern Languages and Cultures:https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mlc/

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and is offered on an open-ended basis.

For more information and to apply online, please click on the‘Apply’button above.

Closing date: 12^thJune 2025 at 23:45

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff,pension, benefits and discount packages.
• A flexible approach to working.
• A commitment to support yourhealth and wellbeing.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We value diversity, and we especially encourage applications from women, disabled, and ethnic minority candidates. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our communityhere.

We endorse the principles ofAthena Swanand hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our websitehttps://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/benefits-salary-and-flexible-workingfor more information.

£40,497 to £45,413 per annum (Grade 7)