Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies

University of St Andrews - School of Modern Languages

Start Date: 1 September 2026
Fixed Term: Until 31 August 2029

The School of Modern Languages invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the position of Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies. You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation in Spanish-language literary and/or cultural studies and commitment to delivering high-quality teaching within the broad field of Spanish-language studies. This is a fixed-term position for 3.0 years to cover a period of staff leave.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, to be active in research publication that strengthens or complements those in the School and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds. The ability to teach undergraduate modules on Latin American history, literature, and cultural studies would be an advantage.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential. You should also have some familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays.
• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility).
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies.
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services.
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel.
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme.

For an informal discussion of the role prospective candidates are welcome to contact Brett Dodgson (langsmanager@st-andrews.ac.uk).

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

Closing Date: 17 April 2026

Please quote ref: AC1234RXDD

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