Lecturer in TESOL

University of Leeds - Faculty of Social Sciences - School of Education

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Salary: £48,149 to £57,422 per annum (Grade 8)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 8th September 2025

Closes: 1st October 2025

Job Ref: ESLED1143

Are you looking for a role in a thriving school in a Russell Group University? Do you have expertise in the field of TESOL, including excellent experience of teaching an international student cohort? Do you have a strong and growing research record and a commitment to securing research funding? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience through outstanding teaching and support?

We are looking for someone with vision and research capability to join our TESOL team and work flexibly in language education within the School of Education. We are one of the UK’s leading schools of education. Our TESOL team has an established international reputation with a research centre in language education. Colleagues in the School undertake research focusing on improving children’s life chances through education; inclusion and youth; health education; and curriculum, policy and practice in national and international contexts.

As Lecturer in TESOL, you will carry out research and teaching primarily in language education. You will teach on the MA TESOL and TESOL Studies. There is also an opportunity to contribute to our MA Education and other programmes depending on your research and teaching expertise.

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Vanessa Kind, Head of the School of Education
Email: v.kind@leeds.ac.uk

Professor Diane Pecorari, Professor of TESOL
Email: d.pecorari@leeds.ac.uk