Lecturer in Linguistics

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics wishes to appoint a Lecturer in English language and linguistics 0.5 FTE (Teaching and Scholarship).

This is a fixed-term appointment for 12 months: the start date is 8 September 2025 and the end date is 7 September 2026.

You will have a PhD in a relevant subject area, as well as proven experience in teaching introductory and intermediate linguistics to undergraduate students. Experience of working with taught postgraduate students is also desirable.

You will be expected to contribute to teaching and assessment on stage 1 and 2 modules in syntax, semantics and pragmatics, and a team-taught stage 3 module on multilingualism. They will also be given time to integrate scholarship, research and/or professional activities with teaching and learning, as appropriate - including by working with professional partners. The successful candidate may also be expected to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate independent work, take on admin roles in the School and moderate the marking of colleagues.

For further enquiries, please contact Professor Helen Freshwater, Head of School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics (helen.freshwater@newcastle.ac.uk) or Dr Christine Cuskley, Subject Group Head for Language and Linguistics (christine.cuskley@newcastle.ac.uk).

We ask that candidates submit a covering letter of up to 2 A4 pages only, alongside a CV. No other materials are required at shortlisting stage.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute as an active citizen in the School and University Community, working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Undertake administrative duties as required by the Head of School.
• Have a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and ethics, responsibility and sustainability.

Teaching and Learning

• Design and deliver high quality teaching and learning material, resources, and activities in syntax and related areas to our students, in line with School and Faculty teaching objectives.
• Supervise undergraduate dissertations and research projects in relevant areas.
• Set, assess and moderate assessments in accordance with University standards, providing timely and effective feedback to students.
• Evaluate own teaching practice and presently have or have a willingness to work towards a category of Fellowship with the HEA.

Scholarship
Develop and integrate scholarship and teaching-related research that can support student experience.

The Person

Knowledge and Experience

• Teaching experience at undergraduate level in syntax, rooted in strong disciplinary knowledge that engages, challenges, and inspires our students.
• Evidence of or the potential to supervise undergraduate dissertation projects.
• Experience of/potential of providing academic guidance and/or pastoral care to students.
• Experience of/potential of providing support or mentoring to colleagues or students.

Attributes and Behaviour

• Commitment to maintaining and supporting a diverse and inclusive working environment, in which all colleagues (academic and Professional Services) and students are treated fairly and respectfully.
• Excellent organisational, time management and presentation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Willingness and ability to assume administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications

• You will have a PhD in a relevant subject area.

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