Teaching Associate - Languages for Clinical Communication - German (Fixed-term)

Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham invites applications for seven Teaching Associates in Modern Languages & Cultures to deliver language teaching for clinical communication, including German, French, Arabic, Spanish, and Korean. These are full-time, fixed-term posts with 12.5 hours of teaching per week to medical students and module convening responsibilities.

Candidates should hold a degree in the relevant language, with native or near-native proficiency, and a PGCE/PGCHE or equivalent teaching

Qualifications

• Degree in the relevant language from an approved institution.
• Native or near-native proficiency in the language.
• PGCE, PGCHE or equivalent teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver language teaching for clinical communication to medical students.
• Convene the Language for Clinical Communication module.
• Develop supporting teaching materials and resources.
• Contribute to assessment design and marking.
• Engage in departmental activities and related duties.

Skills

German

British Sign Language

French

Arabic for false beginners

Spanish

Korean

Education

Degree in the relevant language

PGCE / PGCHE or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Associate - Languages for Clinical Communication - German (Fixed-term)

Area
Modern Languages & Cultures

Location
University Park

Salary
£32,080 to £35,608per annum, pro rata depending on skills and experience (minimum £35608 with relevant PhD).

Closing Date
Tuesday 03 November 2026

Interview Date
To be confirmed

Reference
ARTS154126X6

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Nottingham is seeking seven Teaching Associates to deliver language teaching for clinical communication in:

• British Sign Language,
• French,
• Arabic for false beginners (part-time),
• German,
• Spanish (part-time),
• Korean.

These full-time roles includes 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.

Language

Hrs per wk

FTE

Start Date

End Date

• British Sign Language

36.25

1

23/11/2026

26/02/27

• French

36.25

1

23/11/2026

26/02/27

36.25

1

23/11/2026

26/02/27

• Arabic for false beginners

21.75

0.6

23/11/2026

26/02/27

• Spanish

21.75

0.6

23/11/2026

26/02/27

• German

36.25

1

04/01/27

29/01/27

• Korean

36.25

1

01/02/27

26/02/27

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