Lecturer in French or Spanish (Education and Scholarship)

College of Humanities

Foreign Language Centre - Penryn Campus

Lecturer in French or Spanish (Education and Scholarship) (Ref. P57257)

This part time post is available 1^st September 2017 on a permanent basis.

The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university that combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction. Exeter has over 21,000 students from more than 130 different countries and is in the top 1% of universities in the world with 98% of its research rated as being of international quality. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.

The University of Exeter is a Russell Group University in the top one percent of institutions globally. In the last few years we have invested strategically to deliver more than GBP 350 million worth of new facilities across our campuses across our campuses with plans for significant investment in the future. 

The College wishes to recruit a Lecturer in French or Spanish (Education and Scholarship) to support the development and delivery of language credit-rated modules which form part of the Foreign Language Centre provision at Penryn Campus. This permanent, part time (75% FTE) post is available from 1st September 2017.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the FLC language delivery at Penryn campus. They will have responsibility for the design, development and production of teaching and learning material and deliver across a range of modules that form part of non-specialist undergraduate Foreign Language Centre provision. They will work with the Director of Language Teaching, the FLC team, and the other language coordinators to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accord with the College's education strategy and implementing the External Affairs strategy. They will also contribute directly to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across the College and external activities.

Details of the FLC provision and modules which will be delivered at Penryn can be found at:

http://humanities.exeter.ac.uk/flc/

The successful applicant will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching. Staff at this level are expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification document please click here.

Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career.

The University offers some fantastic benefits including 41 days leave per year, options for flexible working, numerous discounts at leading retailers, an onsite gym, free yoga and pilates, a cycle to work scheme and a stunning campus environment in the heart of Exeter.  If you are not currently in the South West please have a look at our website (www.exeter.ac.uk/thesouthwest) for some further information on what a beautiful part of the country we are based in.

Cornwall will appeal if you wish to work in beautiful surroundings with plenty of opportunities for sporting and outdoor activities. The campus is a few minutes' walk from Penryn and only 10 minutes from Falmouth, which is the centre of Cornwall's creative scene, with businesses, studios, shops and galleries, and great live music across the town. Falmouth's seven beaches, beautiful rivers and the world-famous marina also make it a haven for those who love sand, sailing and surf. The University will also assist with relocation costs and support where required.

For further information please contact the Director of Language Teaching, Prof Sonia Cunico, e-mail s.cunico@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 724227.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.