Vacancy - Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Spanish and Comparative Literature

The School of Modern Languages invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the position of Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Spanish and Comparative Literature. This is a fixed-term position for 9.5 months to cover a period of staff leave.

You should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and full professional competency in Spanish and English are essential. You must be able to demonstrate a track record of delivering high quality teaching in Spanish language, Hispanophone cultural studies, and Comparative Literature.

Further information and applications

Please see the vacancy advert for full information and advice on how to apply.

Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Professor Nicki Hitchcott, Head of School – email: langshos@st-andrews.ac.uk

About the School of Modern Languages

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews is one of the largest and most diverse of its kind in the UK - the School offers degree programmes in eight languages as well as a dynamic cross-disciplinary programme in comparative literature. The School is consistently rated among the best in the UK by major national rankings - the Guardian University Guide ranked St Andrews 1st in the UK for languages and linguistics in 2024 and 2025.

The School prides itself on being a vibrant, diverse, inclusive and engaging academic community that welcomes all students wishing to pursue the study of foreign languages and cultures and comparative literature.