Teaching Associate (German) (Fixed Term, Part Time)

University of Nottingham School of Humanities; University Park (FL); On-site; USD 47,433 - 63,126; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham School of Humanities invites applications for a Teaching Associate in German linguistics. The role focuses on teaching in the German Section, particularly delivering the module Language and Social Media in Germany and beyond and contributing to related assessments.

The post holder will supervise undergraduate dissertations in German linguistics and undertake a range of administrative duties to support the School’s teaching and research activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in German and/or linguistics or equivalent experience.
• Experience with university-level teaching and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the module Language and Social Media in Germany and beyond (final year) and related assessments.
• Supervise undergraduate dissertations in German linguistics.
• Undertake a range of admin duties to support School operations.

Skills

Teaching

Dissertation supervision

Assessment delivery

Education

PhD in German and/or linguistics

Job description

Salary

£35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Area

Modern Languages & Cultures

Location

University Park

Salary

£35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date

Sunday 16 August 2026

Reference

ARTS1628126

We are delighted to be seeking to recruit a Teaching Associate to join the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies at the University of Nottingham.

The School is a leading centre for the study of modern languages and cultures, confering first degrees (BA) and both taught and research postgraduate degrees, delivering internationally recognised research across our departments. Within the Department, the German Section provides a wide range of teaching and research expertise, across disciplines including history, literary studies, linguistics, translation studies, memory studies, visual cultures, and history of ideas across the German-speaking world.

Our School thrives through the different ideas and experiences of colleagues, who come from a mix of cultures and backgrounds. We strive to foster a welcoming, inspiring and supportive workplace. We are seeking applications from candidates whose background, experience and identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our existing team and would especially welcome applications from members of groups who are currently underrepresented in the School, particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates. We understand that having a mix of perspectives, lived experiences and approaches to teaching and research enhances our day-to-day work and enriches our School community.

The primary purpose of the role will be to teach in the German Section, in the area of German linguistics.

The post-holder will be expected to make key contributions to convening and delivering teaching, including associated assessment duties, in particular delivering the module Language and Social Media in Germany and beyond (final year). The role-holder will also be expected to supervise undergraduate dissertations in German linguistics.

A range of administrative duties to support the operation of the School will also be undertaken.

Applicants must hold a PhD (complete or thesis pending) or equivalent experience in German and/or linguistics or another relevant specialism. Familiarity with the UK’s or another English-speaking University sector is desirable.

This is a part-time, fixed term post, starting as soon as possible (preferably September 2026), continuing till 30th June 2027.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Nicola Mclelland, via email [e-mail]

Further Details

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