Job title: Lecturer in Arabic Literature
Department:School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
Contract Type: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2029
Grade: 8
Salary: £20,761.04- £24,419.43 pro rata based on 0.4 FTE
Location: Bloomsbury
Hours: 14
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Role
The Lecturer in Arabic Literature will deliver teaching across the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum. Reporting to the Head of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, the role holder will work closely with the staff on SOAS’s BA Arabic, BA Languages and Cultures, and MA Middle Eastern Studies. You will be teaching Arabic literature in translation and in Arabic as language use.
The role holder will also serve as an academic adviser to students studying Arabic, including those who are preparing for the study abroad, and will advise dissertations across a range of subjects related to Arabic literature such as Middle Eastern Studies and Comparative literature. You will advise undergraduate capstone projects and postgraduate dissertations.
This role requires teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, assessment experience in both essays and alternative forms of assessment (e.g. multimedia), and awareness of issues around AI in contemporary higher education.
You will be an adaptable, proactive, and creative team player who is able to support students and work collaboratively with colleagues.
About the Department
The School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics is home to 700 students studying more than a dozen Asian, African and Middle Eastern language. Our Arabic team includes nearly a dozen teachers covering language acquisition, translation and subtitling, dialectology, literature, film, and media. The BA Arabic is one of the largest in the UK, with our students taking Arabic as a single degree or as part of a joint degree with Economics, History, International Relations, Linguistics, Music, or many other combinations. We also welcome postgraduate students taking an MA with Intensive language. Students on our programmes spend a significant time abroad studying Arabic intensively, and our finalists regularly win speech and poetry prizes in the languages they learn at SOAS.
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website
About you
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website
What We Offer:
We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and work-life balance:
- Generous Holiday Entitlement: Benefit from 44 days of holiday (30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 5 closure days over Christmas and Easter) to ensure ample time for rest and relaxation.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer options to help you manage your professional and personal commitments effectively.
- Generous occupational pension scheme: To provide financial security for your future
- Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and development and offer diverse learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Health and Well-being Initiatives: Take advantage of our cycle to work scheme, eye tests, and season ticket loan to support your health and mobility.
- Enhanced Family Leave: We offer enhanced maternity, paternity & partner leave, and shared parental leave to support you during significant life events.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access our confidential EAP for advice and support whenever needed.
- Discounted Gym Membership: Maintain your fitness with our discounted gym membership.
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application form and upload your CV publications, and a supporting statement
Closing date: 24th July 2026
Interviews to be held: 31st July 2026
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Further information
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