The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge is seeking to appoint a Teaching Associate in Early Modern Ukrainian Studies for the 2026-27 academic year. The post is fixed-term for 12 months, to provide temporary cover, with a start date of 1 October 2026. The Faculty commits to providing career development support and mentoring for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching and examining of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Early Modern Ukrainian Studies and modern Ukrainian literature and culture, to play an active role in the development of the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum; and to contribute to the administration of the Section's activities. Experience of teaching Early Modern Ukrainian topics will be considered essential; experience of teaching modern Ukrainian literature and culture will be considered highly desirable.

Further information about the Faculty is available at https://www.mmll.cam.ac.uk

Candidates will be required to show evidence of the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A PhD in a relevant subject area
• Fluent or near-fluent command of both Ukrainian and English;
• Evidence of developing research activity in the subject area commensurate with a candidate's stage of career;
• Evidence of ability to teach effectively, especially at undergraduate level;
• Ability to play an effective role in the life and work of the Slavonic Studies Section;
• Ability to work as part of a team.

In order for your application to be considered, please upload the following:

• Covering letter
• Curriculum vita (CV), including a list of publications
• Names and contact details of two referees who are familiar with your work

Please ask your referees to submit their references directly to references@mmll.cam.ac.uk by the closing date.

If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Prof. Rebecca Reich, Director of the Slavonic Studies Section, at directorslavonic@mmll.cam.ac.uk. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the School's HR team on MMLLPersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 7 June. Interviews are planned for Thursday 18 June 2026, subject to change.

Please quote reference GP49779 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.