Lecturer (Teaching & Research) in German Studies

Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out cutting-edge teaching and research in German Studies?

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with expertise in German Studies on an ongoing basis at 1FTE. You will have experience teaching on German university programmes within the UK and/or abroad. You will contribute to teaching in German Studies and to the effective academic leadership of our German programmes as well as to the research culture in the subject area and the wider School.

 Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

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.

And much more! 

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

Prof. Emma Cayley, Head of School, School of Languages, Cultures & Societies

Email: E.Cayley@leeds.ac.uk