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Lecturer in Medical Maltese

A medical student may understand anatomy, physiology and disease, but effective healthcare begins with communication. As Medical Maltese becomes a compulsory component of our medical degree from September 2026, we are seeking an enthusiastic educator to join our team and help future doctors develop the language skills needed to communicate confidently with patients in Malta.

In this role, you will:

Deliver teaching in Basic and Medical Maltese to medical students
Contribute to the development of an innovative and accredited Medical Maltese curriculum
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the medical programme to integrate basic language learning into clinical education
Develop engaging teaching resources and learning activities
Undertake a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCert)

We are looking for candidates with:

BA Maltese, PGCE, or BA Maltese & Masters Teaching and Learning or B.Ed (Hons) Maltese
Experience teaching Maltese as a foreign language
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A passion for supporting student learning

Salary and Benefits

The salary as Lecturer is set in Grade 5 (€51,544 - €56,087) + an annual Academic Allowance of €3,000.
30 days annual leave (plus Malta public holidays & additional Christmas closure of 5-6 days)
Flexible working arrangements available

Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week, indefinite appointment

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 30th August 2026

Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

Lecturer in Medical Maltese

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