Job Description

College/School/Department:

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures, Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies.

Contract:

Fixed Term, Part-Time (0.8 FTE).

Contract Duration:

01/09/2025 - 31/12/2026.

Salary Grade:

UE07

Salary:

40,497 - 48,419 pro rata per annum.

Number of Posts:

1



Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies, part of the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, seeks to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies. The position will be available from 1 st September 2025 to 31 th December 2026.

The Opportunity:

The postholder will be required to teach specific Honours level and PGT options to cover for the absent colleague who specialises in Gender and Media in the Middle East. They will course organise and teach at least one Arabic language based and one discursive Honours (+PGT) option. At postgraduate level, their duties will also include contributing to the two core team-taught MSc courses. The successful applicant will also be expected to provide dissertation and/or long project supervision on both UG and PGT level, both within the department and across the School as needed, as well as undertake a number of administrative roles as required by the department.


The successful candidate will have experience in the design and delivery of teaching units within the higher education sector, and the ability to deliver courses at high level. They will be also expected to contribute to the administration of the subject area, including course organisation.


This role is part-time and for 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE).


We welcome applications for this post from all qualified candidates and particularly welcome applications from members of minority ethnic groups, who are currently under-represented in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.


Informal inquiries may be directed to

LLC.Recruitment@ed.ac.uk

.


Please note that while the School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures operates with a hybrid working model, all teaching is delivered in person and on campus.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A PhD in an appropriate discipline, with relevant undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience. Evidence of fluent or fluent proficiency in English. Evidence of high level of competence in written Arabic and Arabic to English translation skills. Expertise and training in the wider field of Arabic/ Middle Eastern Studies. A commitment to high quality teaching and learning with experience and demonstrable success in delivering effective university teaching. A demonstrable capacity to create teaching material. A proven record of ability to manage time and to work to strict deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills.

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We do not require references to be provided at the point of application. These will only be requested if you are shortlisted for the position.


We will not accept applications via email.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted through People & Money. Please submit a CV and covering letter. Additional documents such as teaching statements or certificates are welcome, but not mandatory. Incomplete applications will not be considered.


Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

17 June 2025.

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