The Cambridge University Language Programmes (CULP) offers language courses in eighteen languages from basic to advanced levels, alongside a range of courses for specific purposes.
The role holder will be expected to teach French language courses at all levels, from beginners to advanced, with a slightly pronounced focus on beginners to intermediate levels. They will teach 4 groups (30 contact hours each) during the Michaelmas and Lent terms (October to March) and 2 groups in the Easter term. There may be the opportunity to teach additional courses throughout the year.
Our learners include undergraduate and graduate students and University staff, as well as a small number of members of the public. Most CULP courses are delivered in a blended mode and a small number are offered online, remotely. The role holder will be expected to teach in a blended mode (classroom and Moodle VLE) but should be able to teach online too.
You will have experience of teaching French in British Higher Education, and a fluent or near-fluent command of the French language and culture. You will be fluent in English with a command of the grammar of both languages. Ideally, you will have a postgraduate degree in languages or applied linguistics.
You will have excellent interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills, the ability to motivate a wide range of learners, and to prepare and deliver lessons independently, as well as work as part of a team. You will be a competent user of IT, understand the role of Artificial Intelligence in teaching and assessment, be confident in the design and production of digital teaching materials and their integration into the syllabus as well as organization within the Virtual Learning Environments (Moodle).
For your application to be considered, please upload the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Covering letter
- Names and contact details of two referees that are familiar with your work
Informal enquiries are welcomed by the CULP Director, Prof. Nebojša Radi¿ by email to nr236@cam.ac.uk. If you have any questions on the application process, please contact the School's HR Team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 22 June 2025. We aim to hold interviews during the final week of June, with a provisional date set for 26 June 2025, subject to change.
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Please quote reference VD46140 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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