Teaching Fellow in French Studies, Translation and Interpreting

Overview

Swansea University is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centred French specialist to join Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting as a Teaching Fellow. This position is a fixed-term, five-month contract at 0.8 FTE based at Singleton Campus in Swansea, United Kingdom. The role is part of a semester-long post designed to build university teaching experience within a supportive department, focusing entirely on teaching and the student experience with no research expectations.

Who can apply

Applicants should have a passion for the French language and for helping students develop as linguists, translators, and interpreters. The university welcomes diverse applications across all protected characteristics and notes that applications are welcome in Welsh. The required Welsh language level for this role is Level 1, which entails knowing a little Welsh, such as pronouncing Welsh words, answering the phone with basic greetings, and using everyday words and phrases.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from £34,610 to £38,784 per annum on a part-time, fixed-term contract covering one semester, with an anticipated start date of 25 January 2027.

Requirements

The role holder will teach French language across various proficiency levels, alongside translation and interpreting, to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Responsibilities include setting and marking assessments, providing constructive feedback, acting as a Personal Tutor, and contributing to open days and outreach. Applications must be submitted in the format of a CV and a cover letter, where applicants must explain how they meet the criteria using concrete examples from their teaching experience.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 18 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 23 November 2026.