The Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies (PoLIS) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in French.
About the role
You will contribute primarily to the teaching of our French language programme. This will involve the teaching of modules on advanced as well as ab initio French written and spoken language including for students of business.
Experience of teaching spoken language skills is particularly welcome. You may be asked in future to contribute to other parts of the French undergraduate degree programme.
You will be expected to participate fully in the life of the Department including engaging in personal tutoring and recruitment activities.
This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.
About you
You will:
- Have a qualification in teaching French.
- Be able to demonstrate depth and breadth of understanding of subject matters at a level appropriate to the teaching to be delivered.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ideally have experience of teaching students of French in UK higher education.
For informal discussions about the role please contact Dr Sandrine Alegre (French Section Coordinator) on ssa38@bath.ac.uk or Dr Steve Wharton (Senior Lecturer) on mlssw@bath.ac.uk
What we can offer you:
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