Lecturer in French & Francophone Studies (Teaching and Research)

Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out cutting-edge teaching and research in French and Francophone Studies? Could you deliver quality teaching in French and Francophone Studies in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies at Leeds?

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with expertise in French and Francophone Studies for 2 years at 1FTE. You will have some experience teaching on French and Francophone university programmes within the UK and/or abroad. You will contribute to teaching at local School level and to the effective academic leadership of our French and Francophone programmes as well as to the research culture in French and Francophone Studies and the wider School.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

 What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Prof. Emma Cayley, Head of School, School of Languages, Cultures & Societies

Email: E.Cayley@leeds.ac.uk .

Closing Date: 20 May 2025

Section: Academic

Salary: £39,355 to £46,735 p.a.