Teaching Associate - Languages for Clinical Communication (Fixed Term) (ARTS241025)

Karlstad University; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nottingham is seeking five Teaching Associates to deliver language teaching for clinical communication in multiple languages. Successful candidates will have relevant degrees and teaching qualifications. These full-time roles focus on engaging medical students through innovative teaching methods and materials. The positions promote diversity and inclusivity in education.

Qualifications

• Degree in the relevant language is required.
• Essential to have PGCE, PGCHE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience in higher education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver language teaching for clinical communication.
• Develop supporting materials for the module.
• Contribute to assessment design and marking.

Skills

Native or near-native proficiency

Experience in communicative language teaching

Using e-learning tools

Education

Degree in the relevant language

PGCE, PGCHE or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Teaching Associate - Languages for Clinical Communication (Fixed Term)

We are a pioneering institution that provides an exceptional research-led education for 45,000 students from over 150 countries.

Teaching Associate – Languages for Clinical Communication (Arabic, BSL, French, German, Spanish)
Fixed-term: 24 November 2025 – 27 February 2026

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Nottingham is seeking five Teaching Associates to deliver language teaching for clinical communication in Arabic, British Sign Language (BSL), French, German, and Spanish.

These full-time roles include 12.5 hours teaching per week (medical students), convening the ‘Language for Clinical Communication’ module, and developing supporting materials. You will also contribute to assessment design and marking, and engage in departmental activities.

We are looking for candidates with a degree in the relevant language, native or near-native proficiency, and experience in communicative language teaching. A PGCE, PGCHE or equivalent teaching qualification is essential. Experience in higher education and using e-learning tools is desirable.

You will be part of a vibrant, inclusive department committed to excellence in language education. We welcome applications from candidates whose background and experience will enrich our diverse team, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Key Details:

• Closing Date: 17 Oct 2025
• Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Please contact Cecilia Goria [e-mail] if you have further questions about this role.