Teaching Fellow in Italian (111661-0526)
Posted 4 days ago by University of Warwick
£46,049 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The University of Warwick is seeking a Teaching Fellow in Italian for a fixed-term position from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029. The role involves teaching and administrative responsibilities to support the Italian language programs and enhance the reputation of the Language Centre. The ideal candidate will possess native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English, along with extensive teaching experience. This position is based on campus and requires flexibility in contributing to various programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake teaching and administrative roles in support of the Italian language programmes.
- Enhance the teaching reputation of the Language Centre and School of Modern Languages and Cultures.
- Contribute flexibly to all language programs.
- Teach on campus.
Key Skills:
- Native or near-native competence in Italian and English.
- Good honours degree or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in Italian language teaching.
Salary (Rate): £46,049.00/yr
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Zhiyan Guo (Head of the Language Centre) at zhiyan.guo@warwick.ac.uk
The Language Centre seeks to appoint an outstanding Teaching Fellow in Italian from 1st September 2026 to 31 August 2029 to undertake teaching and administrative roles in support of the Italian language programmes, and to enhance the teaching reputation of the Language Centre and School of Modern Languages and Cultures at Warwick.
About You
The successful candidate will have native or near native competence in both Italian and English, a good honours degree or equivalent, and extensive experience of Italian language teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute flexibly to all our programmes and will be teaching on campus. For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
The Language Centre sits within the School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Warwick, recently awarded Gold in all categories of the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). This result recognises the innovation, collaboration and determination of our teachers, and the University’s commitment to putting student learning and success at the centre of what we do. We were also awarded University of the year for Teaching Quality in 2022 by The Times and Sunday Times.
The Language Centre is a dynamic and forward-thinking hub that offers comprehensive language learning opportunities to students across all departments, as well as staff members and the wider community, providing a rich and inclusive environment for language acquisition. Our close-knit team is dedicated to teaching excellence and prioritising an exceptional student experience. We are committed to equipping all our learners with the language and cultural competencies, as well as transferrable skills essential for thriving in the fast-changing world of today and tomorrow.
For further information on the department, please see our webpage here: School of Modern Languages and Cultures
About The University
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
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 4th 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:
- Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
- 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).
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: 1st September 2026
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.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
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.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
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