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A consortium of colleges at the prestigious institution is seeking to appoint to two positions of Language Teaching Assistant in French from September 14, 2026 to August 31, 2030.

The group consists of Exeter College, Jesus College, Keble College, Magdalen College, Merton College, St Catherine’s College, and Wadham College.

Successful candidates will provide French language teaching across the colleges, and during term time each will be based primarily in one teaching room, while also spending part of their working week at each of the participating Colleges.

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They will be expected to deliver advanced teaching in both spoken and written French, and must have full fluency in the language.

Responsibility for acting as the lead College will move in turn between the members of the consortium, with Exeter College and Magdalen College taking on this role first.

These posts are offered on a fixed-term basis and cannot be extended, reflecting the requirement for each Lecteur or Lectrice to maintain close, up-to-date engagement with contemporary culture and current usage in French‑speaking countries.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to consult the individual College websites for further information about the institutions.

Further particulars, including details of how to apply, together with an application cover sheet, are available below.

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Completed applications should reach Miss Liz Howdill, Academic Administrator at Magdalen College (liz.howdill@magd.ox.ac.uk), by noon on Wednesday, June 3.

Applicants should ensure their referees send references directly to the Academic Administrator by the same deadline, without the need for reminders.

Interviews are expected to take place remotely using Microsoft Teams.

The colleges are committed to equality of opportunity and to building an inclusive academic community, and they positively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Appointments will be made on the basis of merit, with primary emphasis on the applicant’s ability to carry out the duties associated with the post.