Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Italian

About us

SELCS is a world-leading centre for teaching, research and public engagement, focussing on the literature, linguistic traditions, history, sociology, philosophy, art, film and other aspects of the cultures associated with the languages we teach (Danish, Dutch, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Old Norse, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish). Our taught programmes are innovative and interdisciplinary; academic colleagues and students engage with many urgent concerns facing the world today by understanding Europe's languages, cultures and histories and their impact globally. We are home to specialists in Italian literature, history, linguistics, film and culture. We offer BA degrees in Italian Studies along with a number of combined language degrees, including a BA in Italian with other Modern Languages, Management Studies, Film Studies, History of Art, Latin, and Philosophy. At postgraduate level we offer an MA in Language, Culture and History: Italian Studies, a wide range of interdisciplinary MA programmes in subjects including Comparative Literature, Film Studies, Translation Studies, and doctoral training in several fields. (please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/european-languages-culture/programmes-and-courses for more information).

About the role

The post holder will contribute to teaching primarily in Italian language at undergraduate level. Depending on their expertise and areas of specialism, they may also teach in other subjects such as Italian history, literature or culture, and/or in Comparative Literature or other subjects relevant to SELCS-CMII, as allocated by the Programme Director of Italian and the Head of Department of SELCS. They may also supervise BA dissertations. The standard teaching load is approximately 320 contact hours annually. All teaching is done in person, with additional materials delivered using Moodle VLE. The post holder will be expected to participate in departmental events and contribute to the intellectual life of Italian Studies and SELCS. They are entitled to devote 15 per cent of working hours to scholarship and/or research. This is a full-time role, with the total hours of work required equating to 1.0 full time equivalent per year. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the position on 1 September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position until 31 December 2027. Please see the Job description for further details.

About you

The post holder will hold a postgraduate qualification in Italian Language Teaching, Italian Linguistics, or a related field, and will have expert knowledge of Italian language teaching, including language-teaching methodologies. They will have complete fluency in both Italian and English, as well as experience in developing Italian language teaching and assessment materials. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills when working with colleagues and students. They will also have a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, including sharing modules and teaching materials with colleagues. They will be able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in their approach to teaching and working practices. The post holder will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and to continuous professional development. They will also demonstrate a commitment to UCL's policy of equal opportunities and an ability to work effectively with colleagues and students from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. To apply, please upload your CV and personal statement. Your personal statement should address all the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Person Specification, providing clear evidence to demonstrate how you fulfil each of the essential criteria. Please do not include writing samples or any other documentation with your application. Documents other than a CV and personal statement will not be taken into account during the shortlisting process. Further details of the Person Specification can be found in the Job Description.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: - 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) - Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) - Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan - On-Site nursery On-site gym - Enhanced maternity paternity and adoption pay - Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more. If you have any queries about the role, please contact selcs.operations@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact recruitment@ucl.ac.uk. The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work - please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We want our community to represent the diversity of the world's academic talent, from local to global. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates currently underrepresented in UCL's academic, research and teaching workforce. These include: people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; people with disabilities; LGBTQI+ people; and women.