The School of Modern Languages invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the position of Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Russian. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months to cover a period of staff leave.

You should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and full professional competency in Russian and English are essential. You must be able to demonstrate a track record of delivering high quality teaching in Russian language and Russophone literary/cultural studies.

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
• 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
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Nicki Hitchcott, Head of School – email: langshos@st-andrews.ac.uk

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 8 May 2025

Please quote ref: AC1042RXDD

Further Particulars: AC1042RXDD FPs.doc

School of Modern Languages

Salary: £38,249 - £41,671 per annum

Start Date: 18 August 2025

Fixed Term: 12 months