Teaching Associate - Languages for Clinical Communication (Fixed Term)
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 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.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Please contact Cecilia Goria cecilia.goria@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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