Teaching Fellow in Hispanic Studies​/Spanish

For informal queries about the role, please contact Dr Leticia Villamediana González, Head of Hispanic Studies, at l.villame

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Warwick invites applications for a 9-month fixed-term position of Teaching Fellow in Hispanic Studies/Spanish, starting on 1 September 2026. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative colleague with expertise in teaching Spanish as a second language to join our friendly and dynamic department for the academic year . The successful candidate will contribute to the Spanish language programme, support students’ academic development, and play an active role in departmental and School life, including staff meetings, school visits and open days.

Applicants should have:

• Proven track record of excellence in Spanish language teaching at higher education level.
• Native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Postgraduate qualification in Hispanic Studies, Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, or a cognate field.
• Ability and willingness to develop and support the delivery of the Spanish language programme, confident teaching core aspects of language acquisition (translation, grammar, writing, oral skills).
• Experience providing personal tutoring and departmental administration in a university setting.

• Deliver undergraduate coursework and support the Spanish language curriculum.

• Supervise and tutor undergraduate students to a high standard.

• Contribute to the cultural components of Hispanic Studies where appropriate.

• Participate in departmental and School-level administrative activities.

The closing deadline is Monday 15th June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). Applications must be submitted by this deadline through our Careers Portal. You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. In your application:

• Outline your employment and education history, including most recent employment.
• Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
• Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria with clear reference to each item.

Interview Date: Mid-end of July 2026
Start Date: 1 September 2026

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• On-site childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK, you will need to check the UK Government website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through other immigration routes before applying.

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