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The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Warwick invites applications for a 9-month fixed-term position of Teaching Fellow in Hispanic Studies/Spanish, starting on 1 September 2026.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative colleague with expertise in teaching Spanish as a second language to join our friendly and dynamic department for the academic year 2026-2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the Spanish language programme and will play an active role in supporting students’ academic development. You will be part of the department’s team of personal tutors and will contribute to departmental administration as appropriate. You will be involved in many aspects of departmental and School life, including participating in staff meetings, and contributing to schools’ visits and open days.
This is an opportunity to gain a range of teaching and administrative experience within a supportive department, with undergraduates from a variety of backgrounds. You will have previous experience of teaching at higher education level and native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish. You will be familiar with the UK undergraduate experience and prepared to support our lively and engaged body of undergraduate students both academically and as a personal tutor.
You will have proven track record of excellence in Spanish language teaching. You will have experience of teaching Spanish language in higher education and will be expected to teach and supervise undergraduate students to a high standard. You will have the ability and willingness to develop and support the delivery of the Spanish language programme and be confident in teaching core aspects of language acquisition, including translation, grammar, writing, and oral skills. There may also be opportunities to contribute to the cultural components of Hispanic Studies.
In addition, you will participate, as appropriate, in departmental and School-level administrative activities. Applicants should hold a postgraduate qualification in Hispanic Studies, Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, or a cognate field, and demonstrate an excellent command of both spoken and written Spanish and English.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 15th June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:
1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).
Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline -- you will not be able to submit an application form even if you opened it before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.
You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).
Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
