Hourly Paid Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes

This is an opportunity to join the EAP team, within the Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communication, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable academic with experience and expertise in the teaching of English for Academic Purposes.

You will prepare and deliver engaging teaching, develop learning materials, and support student learning through a range of teaching, assessment, and feedback activities. The role includes setting and marking coursework, projects, dissertations, and examinations, providing constructive feedback, and supporting students throughout their academic journey.

As part of a collaborative academic community, you will contribute to programme delivery, attend course and team meetings, and undertake related administrative and pastoral responsibilities. You will be expected to maintain accurate student records and work closely with academic, technical, administrative, and professional services colleagues to ensure an excellent student experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching, student support, and continuous professional development, ensuring their subject knowledge remains current and informed by developments in the discipline.

This is a varied and rewarding role offering the opportunity to make a direct impact on student success while contributing to the continued development of EAP provision across NTU. The balance of responsibilities will be agreed with the successful candidate and their line manager, reflecting both individual expertise and departmental needs.

Pay rates: £50.75 per direct teaching hour (covering 2 or more of the following elements: teaching, preparation, and marking of the scheduled programme of work). A flat rate of £20.72 per direct teaching hour will be paid for completing one of the above elements of the schedule. The number of hours required and the days of the week may vary.

This role is primarily campus-based, with teaching expected to take place predominantly on NTU campuses. It is not an online teaching role, although some occasional online activity may be required.

About the team: The Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communications (NILIC) is a diverse, supportive, and collaborative community in which to innovate, explore and create. Specialities span across a range of subject areas, including Applied Linguistics, English language teaching, foreign language learning, Academic English, and Intercultural Communication. The team maintains a vibrant and inclusive international learning and teaching environment grounded in scholarship, research, and professional practice.

Benefits include ongoing support, good development opportunities, generous holidays, flexible working options, a pension scheme, great facilities, and a wide range of savings, discounts and benefits.

Please note that this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Interview Date: week beginning 30th November 2026.