Westminster School of Media and Communication
Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics (50052609)
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This post is part-time and permanent, 10.5 working hours per week. The salary stated above is the pro-rata amount, the full-time salary would be £47,732 - £52,867 per annum (incl. LWA).
The University of Westminster is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics to join our dynamic School of Humanities on a 0.3 FTE fixed-term basis for two years.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving Based in the heart of London, you will join a vibrant academic community and contribute to the delivery of an intellectually ambitious English Language and Linguistics curriculum. You will engage students in the study of language, exploring its structure, use, variation, and development, while connecting linguistic analysis to broader cultural, historical, political, and social contexts.
You will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate English Language and Linguistics programmes, designing and delivering engaging, research-informed teaching and assessment. We are seeking a linguist with expertise in formal linguistics, particularly in semantics and/or syntax, complemented by expertise in digital linguistics, computational linguistics, language technologies, and or AI.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive pedagogy, decolonisation, and enhancing the student experience, alongside the ability to foster critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and confident participation in literary debate. You will contribute to curriculum development, student support, and wider academic life within the School.
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You will hold a degree and postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline and have experience of successful teaching and scholarship in English Language or Linguistics or a related field. A teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain one) and HEA Fellowship, or willingness to work towards this, are expected.
At Westminster, diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We are committed to creating a stimulating, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where staff and students can thrive. If you are passionate about literature, innovative teaching, and widening participation in higher education, we would love to hear from you.
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At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.
We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.
The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.
Closing date: 11.59pm on 25 August 2026.
Interviews likely to be held on: 08 or 09 September 2026.
Administrative contact: Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk
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