Acad. Job: Teaching Associate in Russian (University of Sheffield)

Deadline: August 10, 2026

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher of Russian to contribute to the delivery of the School’s Russian language provision through high-quality teaching and assessment.

You will have native or near-native proficiency in Russian with knowledge of current affairs and cultural life in Russian-speaking countries and regions, a proven track record in teaching Russian in Higher Education for general and possibly specific purposes, and experience of acting as module leader. You will have a degree involving Russian (or equivalent experience), ideally a teaching qualification, and a strong commitment to professional development and the delivery of a high-quality, innovative language-learning experience to students.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly motivated team of academic and administrative professionals in a supportive environment.

Full details can be found here: https://jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Teaching-Associate-in-Russian/2860-en_GB.