Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Overview

The University of Leeds is hiring a full-time, permanent Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes within the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. This position involves transnational education, requiring the successful candidate to split the academic year between delivering teaching on English Language and academic skills modules at the University of Leeds-SouthWest Jiaotong University Joint School in Chengdu, China, and teaching Leeds-based modules alongside summer presessionals programming in the UK.

Who can apply

Candidates should be enthusiastic teachers committed to delivering a high-quality learning and teaching experience in English for Academic Purposes and related subjects, both domestically and internationally. Applicants need the ability to pursue, develop, and advance pedagogic developments while maintaining active involvement in scholarship appropriate to their career stage.

What you get

The position offers an annual salary ranging from £41,064 to £48,822. Employee benefits include 26 days of holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays and custom university closure days, totaling 42 days off per year. Staff also receive access to a pension scheme with a 14.5% employer contribution, life assurance, health and wellbeing provisions including discounted membership at the campus gym, professional development courses, on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-18. Interview dates are yet to be confirmed.