Lecturer in Italian Studies

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Italian Cultural Studies (0.3 FTE). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high‑quality undergraduate teaching within the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, part of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures. You will join a dynamic and inclusive academic environment with a strong commitment to teaching excellence, innovation and student experience.

This is a fixed‑term, part‑time (0.3 FTE) post from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.

You will be responsible for:

• Convening and delivering teaching across a range of undergraduate Italian Cultural Studies courses
• Designing course units and developing engaging teaching materials
• Assessing student work and providing high‑quality feedback
• Contributing to teaching‑related scholarship and pedagogic development
• Supporting pastoral, administrative and recruitment activities within the programme

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria :

• A completed PhD in Italian Cultural Studies or a closely related field
• A track record of teaching excellence in Higher Education
• Ability to design and deliver engaging teaching across a variety of formats
• Strong commitment to enhancing the student experience, including use of innovative and digital teaching methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively

Desirable Criteria :

• Experience convening undergraduate course units
• Experience contributing to teaching‑focused scholarship or curriculum development

Applicants must be fully fluent in both English and Italian, and the role may include a contribution to language teaching.

We value inclusive teaching practices, creativity and a commitment to high‑quality education as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:
• Generous employer pension contribution
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure (pro rata)
• Access to professional development opportunities to support teaching and scholarship

For more information, please see
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/.
You can also find information on Flexible and Hybrid working here:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Professor Julia Dobson
Email Address: julia.dobson@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support
recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical and job portal support
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.