Department

Language and Linguistic Science

Salary

£37,695 - £46,049 per year (reduced pro rata for part time working)

Grade

Grade 6

Contract status

Fixed term

Hours of work

Part-time

Based at

University of York campus

Posted Date

21/07/2026

Apply by

04/08/2026

Job Reference

15150

Documents

Job Description 15150.pdf (PDF, 405.36kb)

Role Description

The Department of Language and Linguistic Science is seeking to appoint 2 Associate Lecturers in Problem-Based Learning from 21 September 2026 to contribute to our first-year module Understanding Language in the Real World. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery and facilitation of an innovative module using the problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogy.

This Post Is Offered On a Part time, Term Time Only Basis, 0.4 FTE, On a Fixed Term (Semester 1) At Grade 6. The Successful Candidate(s) Will

Have relevant qualifications and experience in teaching in higher education
Be a highly experienced teacher in linguistics or closely related area




Be a team player able to work closely with the module convenor and the other teaching assistants

Department

The Department of Language and Linguistic Science at the University of York offers a variety of courses in languages, linguistics, translation and interpreting. We are 1st in the UK for the quality of our research according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021), and both our teaching and research have been highly rated for a number of years.

Role

To facilitate problem-based learning style seminars and to make sure students work effectively in small groups.
To monitor student engagement in seminars.
To mark and assess formative and summative coursework.
To contribute to the weekly team meeting with the module convenor and fellow teaching assistants, and attend the weekly lectures.
To undertake effectively a range of administrative responsibilities.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

A PhD in

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