Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
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Position Type
Permanent
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Salary
£47,389 to £56,535 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Dr David Orrego-Carmona (Reader in Translation Studies) at
[email protected]
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time basis, despite the position being advertised as full-time.
The School of Modern Languages and Cultures is implementing an ambitious strategic refresh that repositions SMLC as a national centre of excellence at the intersection of languages, cultures, AI, and digital technologies. Central to this is an Innovation Portfolio, a coordinated programme of curriculum development, research, and partnership activity that will shape the School’s offer as the discipline continues to evolve.
This post is an integral part of that portfolio. The post holder will join a collaborative team developing the proposals that will define SMLC’s new programme landscape, working with partners across the School, the Faculty of Arts, and the University. Colleagues with enthusiasm for developing new skills and ideas are actively welcomed into this process, and the portfolio is designed to grow from within the School's existing community as much as from new appointments.
The post holder will contribute to existing provision while playing an active role in developing new programmes and modules within the Innovation Portfolio.
The School is investing in new areas at the intersection of languages, AI, and digital technologies, and this post is central to that ambition. At a time of significant change for Modern Languages in the UK, this post offers an opportunity to help shape what the discipline looks like at one of its leading institutions. We are looking for a scholar with a research profile that engages seriously with language technologies, AI, data science, or digital communication, and who can bring that expertise to bear on a curriculum that is expanding into new areas and new student communities.
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About You
We welcome applications from candidates working in any discipline whose work engages with how communication works across languages, modes, and communities.
Relevant areas of specialisation include:
translation studies
modern languages and technologies
applied linguistics
computational linguistics
human-computer interaction
digital multilingualism
data science
critical data studies
AI ethics and governance
science and technology studies
language policy and access
health communication
legal informatics
Multilingual competence is essential, whether or not you hold a formal qualification in languages.
A strong research record or compelling research potential, and evidence of the capacity to work across disciplinary and institutional boundaries, are equally important.
Experience of HE teaching is expected. We are actively seeking to diversify the disciplinary profile of SMLC and encourage applications from candidates who may not have considered a Modern Languages School as their natural home.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
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About the Department
For further information on the department, please see our webpage here: School of Modern Languages and Cultures.
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
Please submit a CV, Cover Letter and a Sample Output.
Please also include a brief statement outlining how your research and teaching interests connect to the strategic direction described in this advertisement.
Applicants are also required to submit one REF-eligible publication or equivalent research output.
In your cover letter, please demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description.
The application system only allows two documents to be attached, please add your publication or research output onto your CV document.
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.**
Interview Date: Mid-August 2026
Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline.
** You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
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What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
An attractive pension scheme.
30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
Onsite childcare facilities.
Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
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Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
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Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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