Lecturer in French

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Lecturer in French for a one year fixed-term position, replacing a colleague on funded research leave.

Salary range

£44,247 rising to £60,858 per annum

Contract type

Fixed term

Mode

Full time

Grade

LLEC

Business Unit

School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication

Closing date for applicants

08-Jun-2026

Ref No

2382

Documents

• Candidate Information Pack 26.pdf (PDF, 249.67kb)
• Job Description Lecturer in French.pdf (PDF, 231.78kb)

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Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Lecturer in French for a one year fixed-term position, replacing a colleague on funded research leave.

As Lecturer, you will be highly proficient in French with an ability to teach language and modern and contemporary literature and culture (including film) at both BA and MA level.

You will be required to convene select modules and conduct administrative tasks associated with the role. Applicants should have a PhD, experience of teaching in higher education and an active programme of research. Please see person specification within the job pack for further criteria.

You will be based in the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication, within the Languages and Linguistics Subject Group. The School teaches and researches across the Arts and Humanities, and is home to the Centre for French, Francophone and Comparative Studies.

Apply now and take the next step in your academic career at Birkbeck, University of London.

Remuneration

£44,247 rising to £60,858 per annum. The salary is Grade LLEC on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in Euston, London.

Terms and Conditions

Fixed-term 12 month contract starting in September 2026, full-time (35 hours per week with flexibility). Please submit a CV and cover statement outlining your suitability for the role. Closing date: Monday 8 June, Interview date: Monday 22 June 2026.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Dr Damian Catani: [email protected]

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact [email protected] providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.