Start Date: 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter Fixed Term: 12 months

We wish to appoint an Associate Lecturer in Digital Humanities and Modern Languages/Comparative Literature (Education Focused) within the School of Modern Languages. This is a fixed-term position for one year to cover a period of staff leave.  

The role holder will support the delivery of the School’s online postgraduate programme in Global Digital Humanities. The role holder will also contribute to teaching and assessment for the School’s in-person programmes in languages and/or comparative literature.  

Applicants must have previous teaching experience (ideally at post-secondary level) as well as professional competency and expertise in the teaching of at least one of the languages taught in the School (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Persian, Russian, and Spanish). Experience of teaching postgraduates and of teaching on online programmes is desirable.  

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.  

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Nicki Hitchcott, Head of School, email: langshos@st-andrews.ac.uk.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

Closing Date: 8 June 2026

Please quote ref: AO1995RXSB

Job Description: AO1995RXSB FPs.pdf