Assistant Professor in English Language and Linguistics(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

The University of Sussex is seeking a dedicated educator to join the English Language and Linguistics team in a part-time teaching capacity. You’ll play a key role in delivering and assessing undergraduate modules, working directly with students through in-person lectures, seminars, workshops, and weekly student support hours during term time.
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You’ll collaborate closely with academic colleagues and professional services staff to enhance the student learning experience. The role places particular emphasis on expertise in phonetics and phonology, and candidates able to teach in additional areas of linguistics (e.g., morphology and syntax or psycholinguistics) are especially welcome.
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What We’re Looking For

We encourage applications from candidates who:

• Hold a PhD in Linguistics or a closely related field (essential).
• Have experience teaching undergraduates in the UK higher education sector.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support student learning and work collaboratively.
• Can demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching phonetics and phonology and a broad interest across linguistic disciplines.
• A higher education teaching qualification (e.g. PGCert HE / Advance HE Fellowship) is preferred, as these reflect the sector’s teaching standards. For details on UK higher education teaching roles and skills, see the National Careers Service lecturer profile.

About the Faculty

You’ll be joining the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities (MAH), which brings together a range of humanities subjects including languages, philosophy, history, media, and drama. The faculty values interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in teaching.
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Why Sussex?

The University of Sussex is a research-led institution with a beautiful campus near the South Downs and excellent transport

Staff benefits include access to campus facilities, professional development support, and inclusion in a diverse academic community. The role is ideal for those who enjoy connecting with students and contributing positively to a vibrant learning environment. For more on UK university working conditions and lecturer duties, see the Prospects higher education lecturer job profile.
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Visa and Sponsorship Information

Please note that work must be carried out in the UK. While this role has been assigned a relevant SOC code, its part-time nature means it is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants requiring sponsorship should review the UK government’s guidance on skilled worker visas before applying.

UK Visas and Immigration – Skilled Worker route: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

UK Higher Education Visa Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-skilled-worker