Departmental Lecturer in Syntax and Semantics: 687952

Q: When is the application deadline and interview date?

Applications close at 12:00 noon (UK time) on 12 June 2026 . Interviews are scheduled for 23 June 2026 and may be held online. Prepare with our winning academic CV advice .

Q: Is this a permanent or fixed-term academic position?

This is a fixed-term, non-renewable 12-month contract starting 1 October 2026. It is designed to cover sabbatical leave and administrative roles within the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics.

Q: What research and teaching areas does the role cover?

The position focuses on Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics teaching. Candidates need not be experts in all three but must demonstrate undergraduate teaching capability across the areas. Explore lecturer career paths for more insights.

Departmental Lecturer in Syntax and Semantics

About the role

The Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics of the University of Oxford is seeking a fixed-term, 12-month Departmental Lecturer to assume teaching and examining responsibilities in the areas of Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics, to cover the teaching that is usually provided by three of the Faculty’s permanent postholders who have sabbatical leave or are covering major Faculty administrative roles. The post is tenable from 1 October 2026 and is non-renewable.

Although the areas in which teaching is required include all three of Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics, the successful candidate need not have primary research expertise in all. If their research credentials lie more squarely in one of these subareas, they should have a demonstrated ability to successfully teach the other subareas at the undergraduate level.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

Application process

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on Friday, 12 June 2026. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Interviews (which may be online) are likely to be held on Tuesday, 23 June.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for this Departmental Lecturer role?

Applicants need a PhD in Linguistics or a closely related field, demonstrated expertise in Syntax, Semantics, or Pragmatics, and proven ability to teach undergraduate courses across these subareas. Strong teaching and examining experience at university level is essential. See our academic CV guide for application tips.

📚What are the key responsibilities of this fixed-term lecturer position?

The role involves covering teaching and examining duties in Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics for 12 months while permanent staff are on sabbatical. Duties include delivering lectures, tutorials, and assessments at undergraduate level. Check lecturer jobs for similar opportunities.

📅When is the application deadline and interview date?

Applications close at 12:00 noon (UK time) on 12 June 2026. Interviews are scheduled for 23 June 2026 and may be held online. Prepare with our winning academic CV advice.

⏳Is this a permanent or fixed-term academic position?

This is a fixed-term, non-renewable 12-month contract starting 1 October 2026. It is designed to cover sabbatical leave and administrative roles within the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics.

🔬What research and teaching areas does the role cover?

The position focuses on Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics teaching. Candidates need not be experts in all three but must demonstrate undergraduate teaching capability across the areas. Explore lecturer career paths for more insights.

Departmental Lecturer in Syntax and Semantics

University of Oxford

Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics, Schwarzman Centre, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GC