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University of East Anglia Lecturer in Humanities (Three Posts)

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Location: Norwich

Salary: £31,656 to £37,768 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Contract / Temporary

Closing Date: 7th September 2016

The Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities seeks to appoint 3 Lecturers in Humanities to support the delivery of the increasingly popular and successful Humanities Foundation Year. The appointed individuals will have experience of interdisciplinary research and/or teaching which will enable them to teach on our compulsory module ‘Humanities: The Key Concepts’.

It would also be desirable if candidates had the skills and knowledge to teach on two of the following modules:

  • ‘Humanities: Techniques and Methods’ or ‘Creative Industries’.
  • ‘Literature and the Humanities’, or ‘History and Society’.

Successful applicants will share our commitment to providing an excellent student experience. They will be able to work closely with colleagues to ensure our students receive consistent, high-quality teaching throughout the year, and will have the skills required to provide 1 to 1 academic and pastoral support.

These full time posts are available immediately on a fixed term basis for 10 months.

Closing date: 12 noon on 7 September 2016.

Ref: ATS738.

Further particulars and an application form are available on our website: www.uea.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/ or Tel. 01603 593493.

The University is a Bronze Athena Swan Award holder, currently working towards Silver.

Newcastle University Humanities Research Institute Post-doctoral Research Fellow

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Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Salary: £28,982 to £30,738 per annum, with progression to £37,768

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Contract / Temporary

Closing Date: 26 September 2016

Following our success in REF2014 Newcastle University are making unprecedented strategic investment in our research capacity through a series of research fellowship positions. This post is supported by Newcastle University’s Research Excellence Academy (REA), which embodies the University’s commitment to foster an environment in which academic excellence and ground-breaking research can thrive.

Posts are offered in the research institutes Newcastle Institute for Creative Arts Practice (NICAP), Newcastle University Humanities Research Institute (NUHRI) and Newcastle Institute for Social Renewal (NISR).

We wish to appoint to appoint an outstanding postdoctoral researcher for a three-year research fellowship hosted by the Newcastle University Humanities Research Institute (NUHRI). The successful candidate will pursue a personal research project, contribute to the work of NUHRI more generally, and enhance the profile of humanities research both within and outside Newcastle University.

The NUHRI Fellowships are intended primarily to enable early career researchers to undertake a research project of their own design that will lead to an original and significant piece of publishable work. Applications will be considered from candidates working in all areas of the humanities (broadly defined). Projects that are multi- or interdisciplinary in nature are particularly welcome.

The post is full-time for three years, beginning in October 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applicants must have been awarded a doctoral degree since 1 January 2012, or be in expectation that the award will be made by 31 October 2016. Applicants should not already have held a permanent academic appointment.

For more information please contact Professor Matthew Grenby, Director of NUHRI: m.o.grenby@ncl.ac.uk

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AUI079/b43842r-newcastle-university-humanities-research-institute-post-doctoral-research-fellow

 

Aarhus University Associate Professor in Literature and Media

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Location: Aarhus, Denmark

Salary: Not Specified

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 30 September 2016

Applications are invited for the position of associate professor (lektor) in English-language literature and media at the School of Communication and Culture.

The appointment is tenured, and begins on 1 February 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is at the Department of English, which is part of the School of Communication and Culture, and involves research, teaching and supervision duties related to English-language literature and media.

The position
We are looking for a dedicated candidate who

  1. has contributed to research in twentieth- or twenty-first-century British, American, or other English-language literature and media, and
  2. is qualified for teaching core courses at BA and MA levels both in English-language literatures and in US and UK media, as well as elective seminars in subjects related to his or her area of research within the field of English-language literature and media.

A position as associate professor includes tasks and responsibilities in the areas of research, teaching and knowledge exchange.

Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by: 30. September 2016

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AOL463/associate-professor-in-literature-and-media/

 

University of Cambridge Research Fellowships

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Location: Cambridge
Salary: £20,923 to £23,631
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary

Placed on: 19th August 2016
Closes: 19th September 2016

The Governing Body of Peterhouse, applying the benefactions of the late William Stone, former Scholar of the College, and others, intends to elect a number of Research Fellows, who will enter upon their tenure on 1 October 2017.

Candidates must by 1 October 2017 have passed all examinations required for a first degree at a university and would be expected to have gained at least a 2.i classification or equivalent. They should be capable of performing unsupervised post-graduate research. Candidature is also restricted to those who commenced full-time research work on a Ph.D. degree no earlier than 1 October 2013. Furthermore, candidates must be graduates of, or current students at, universities in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.

The electors will make a shortlist of candidates who will be invited to submit dissertations or other written work. Some of these candidates will subsequently be invited for interview.

The annual remuneration of a Research Fellow is at present £23,631 (non-resident in College) or £20,923 (resident), with an annual research allowance of up to £1,328. Stipends will be subject to deductions in consideration of emoluments from other sources. In the case of a Research Fellow who has not yet taken the Ph.D., the College may pay certain approved University fees. Research Fellows are expected to engage in full time research, but may be permitted to teach for up to six hours a week and will be paid for this. All Research Fellows are allowed seven free meals a week at the Common Table. There is an entertainment allowance in kind. The tenure is three years and in certain circumstances may be renewed. Up to one year’s absence may be granted.

Full details of the salary, benefits and applications procedure can be found at http://www.resfell.pet.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of electronic applications is 19 September 2016.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AOJ320/research-fellowships/

Lecturer in English North Warwickshire and Hinckley College

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Location: Nuneaton
Salary: £24,241 to £28,086 per annum, depending on qualifications
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Placed on: 18th August 2016
Closes: 29th August 2016

Purpose of the role: To deliver a range of English provision across the college. This post is required to deliver a growing provision in:

GCSE English part time adults (19+) and full time 16-18 year olds
GCSE English for the 14-16 Schools Department Inspire programmes
Functional skills English and OCR Proficiency units for adults and Year 9 schools learners
Functional skills English for cross college vocational courses
Functional skills and OCR Proficiency units for HM Prisons service
Successful candidates will have to complete a criminal disclosure check. We are an “equal opportunities” College so welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AOK668/lecturer-in-english/

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Lecturer – English

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Location: Bristol
Salary: £22,983 to £29,715
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Placed on: 17th August 2016
Closes: 31st August 2016

We are currently seeking a part time lecturer in the Academic English department at the Filton Campus of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.

The post requires at least a degree level qualification in a related field and candidates should hold, or be willing to work towards, a PGCE or qualified teacher status. Experience of teaching GCSE and A Level English Language and Functional Skills English is preferred as you will be responsible for delivering and assessing on mainly these qualifications.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 31st August at 12:00pm

Interviews will take place week commencing 5th September 2016

Commence teaching: ASAP

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Disclosure Certificate as a requirement of the job.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AOK575/lecturer-english/

University of Cardiff Teacher in English Literature (Fixed-Term)

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Location: Cardiff
Salary: £31,656 to £37,768 per annum (Grade 6)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 29th July 2016
Closes: 29th August 2016

The School of English, Communication & Philosophy at Cardiff University wishes to appoint a Teacher with a strong teaching record in Romantic literature and nineteenth-century British or American literature. The successful candidate will have sole responsibility for framing and delivering dynamic 3rd and 2nd Year modules in those areas. S/he may also be asked to deliver existing Year 1 provision.

Starting date: 1 February 2017. This post is full-time and fixed-term until 31 January 2018.

For informal enquires regarding this post, please contact Prof Katie Gramich (GramichK@cardiff.ac.uk)

It is anticipated that interviews will be held mid-September.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AOG873/teacher-in-english-literature-fixed-term/

University of Hull Tutor in American History

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Salary: £26,537 to £31,656 per annum pro rata

Post Type: Part Time Fixed Term

Closing Date: Saturday 13 August 2016

The School of Histories, Languages and Cultures at the University of Hull seeks to appoint a part-time Tutor in American Studies (Sept 2016 – January 2017).

This appointment is intended to cover an existing Final Year module entitled America on Trial, which complements our provision in American history, literature and culture.  We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive scholar with a commitment to teaching and learning, with knowledge and expertise in American social history relevant to teaching the significance of famous trials in America’s past.  The post-holder will also contribute to our survey course on pre-20th century American history.

This is a good opportunity for an early career academic, providing the post-holder with teaching experience in a developing capacity, within an established programme of study, with the support of a mentor as per induction procedures.

For questions or an informal discussion about the position, please contact Dr David Eldridge (d.n.eldridge@hull.ac.uk).

For information about the American Studies programme visit: http://www2.hull.ac.uk/FASS/humanities/american_studies.aspx

Interviews will likely take place on Monday 22nd August 2016.

This post is part time, 22% fte.

https://jobs.hull.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=FA0187

University of Hull Teaching Fellow in American Cultural Studies

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Salary: £32,600 to £37,768 per annum pro rata (80% fte)

Post Type: Part Time (temporary to cover maternity leave)

Closing Date: Saturday 13 August 2016

The School of Histories, Languages and Cultures at the University of Hull seeks to appoint a temporary Teaching Fellow (80% FTE) in American Studies to cover a period of maternity leave.

This appointment complements our existing provision in American history, literature and culture, and the successful candidate should be able to work in a team-based and interdisciplinary context.  We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive early-career scholar with a commitment to teaching and learning, to provide cover for a colleague on maternity leave.  The fellow will be expected to have interdisciplinary expertise in American historical and cultural studies, capable of delivering modules in recent cultural history, American prison culture and Mexican-American cultural history.

For questions or an informal discussion about the position, please contact Dr David Eldridge (d.n.eldridge@hull.ac.uk).

Interviews are likely to be held Monday 22nd August 2016.

For more information about the department visit: http://www2.hull.ac.uk/FASS/humanities/american_studies.aspx

https://jobs.hull.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=FA0188

University of Oxford Junior Research Fellowship in 20th Century British or American Fiction or Literary Journalism

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Salary: €22,030
Contract Type: Contract/Temporary
Vacancy closing date: 12 August 2016

Worcester College Oxford is pleased to announce a new fixed-term Research Fellowship arising from generous benefactions.

The Steven Isenberg Junior Research Fellowship in 20th Century British or American Fiction or Literary Journalism is a 3-year position, commencing on 1 October 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Fellow will receive a stipend of £22,030 per annum with live-in accommodation to a value of £8,000 per annum if required. The main duty will be to pursue research in the specified field, leading to publication and other forms of dissemination. The person appointed will have the skills and experience to do so at an advanced level, as evidenced by a strong academic record of graduate research, experience in conference presentation and potential for high-level publication. Candidates should have completed a doctorate in the past three years or be submitting their thesis by 30 September 2016. Application deadline is 12 August 2016.

http://www.worc.ox.ac.uk/jobs/steven-isenberg-junior-research-fellowship-20th-century-british-or-american-fiction-or-literary

For full details of the post, eligibility and the application process, please visit www.worc.ox.ac.uk/jobs or contact the PA to the Provost, ilaria.gualino@worc.ox.ac.uk.