Lecturer in TESOL

European Commission; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university seeks a Lecturer in TESOL to join their team, focusing on research and teaching in language education. The role offers a chance to teach on multiple programmes, including MA TESOL. Ideal candidates will have a strong research record, expertise in TESOL, and experience working with international students. Benefits include extensive holiday, access to gym facilities, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to on-site childcare

Qualifications

• Proven track record in research and teaching in language education.
• Ability to work flexibly within the TESOL team.
• Passion for delivering outstanding teaching and support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research primarily in language education.
• Teach on the MA TESOL and TESOL Studies programmes.
• Contribute to MA Education and other programmes.

Skills

Expertise in TESOL

Experience teaching international students

Strong research record

Commitment to securing research funding

Education

Doctorate in Education or relevant field

Job description

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Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Research Field Educational sciences Language sciences Literature Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 24 Aug 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Leeds

Are you looking for a role in a thriving school in a Russell Group University? Do you have expertise in the field of TESOL, including excellent experience of teaching an international student cohort? Do you have a strong and growing research record and a commitment to securing research funding? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience through outstanding teaching and support?

We are looking for someone with vision and research capability to join our TESOL team and work flexibly in language education within the School of Education. We are one of the UK’s leading schools of education. Our TESOL team has an established international reputation with a research centre in language education. Colleagues in the School undertake research focusing on improving children’s life chances through education; inclusion and youth; health education; and curriculum, policy and practice in national and international contexts.

As Lecturer in TESOL, you will carry out research and teaching primarily in language education. You will teach on the MA TESOL and TESOL Studies. There is also an opportunity to contribute to our MA Education and other programmes depending on your research and teaching expertise.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Professor Vanessa Kind, Head of the School of Education at [e-mail] or Professor Diane Pecorari, Professor of TESOL at [e-mail]