Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Reference No. 1814/0914 

• Be part of a dynamic department in the School of Languages and Cultures
• Have a significant role in developing language pedagogy within the Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies
• Full-time, continuing, remuneration package: $110K – 131K p.a. (including salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation) 

The School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) in The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  offers the widest range of undergraduate and postgraduate language studies in Australia and is a centre for European, Latin American, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. 

The Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies is seeking to appoint a scholar who will complement and enhance the department’s reputation in teaching and in research. We are particularly looking for an expert in language teaching methodology, particularly in the pedagogy of Spanish as Second Language, Applied Linguistics and/or translation. Also of interest is an ability to teach/coordinate cultural units with a focus on Spain.  

In this role you will: 

• maintain a research profile compatible with the department’s research programs
• supervise honours and postgraduate research students in Spanish and/or Latin American Studies
• contribute to core units in the Spanish and Latin American Studies majors
• develop one or more elective units for inclusion in the Spanish and Latin American Studies major. Areas of focus should reflect your area of expertise, with specific emphasis on language pedagogy and on the culture of Spain. 

To secure this role you will have: 

• a PhD in hand in Spanish or Hispanic Studies
• a high level of fluency in Spanish and English
• experience in designing and teaching Spanish-language courses with demonstrated success in promoting student retention and achieving high levels of language competency
• a good record of peer-reviewed publications relative to opportunity 
• demonstrated ability, relative to opportunity, to develop and maintain an active research program including research grant applications
• evidence of capacity to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team environment, to teach at different levels and assume roles in administration and planning in the department and school. 

Desirable for appointment is your: 

• record of successful honours and research student supervision
• demonstrated administrative skills. 

The position is full-time, continuing, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation and confirmation period for new appointees. Membership of a university-approved superannuation scheme is a condition of appointment for new appointees. 

Remuneration package Lecturer (Academic Level B): $110,802 – $131,575 p.a. (which includes a base salary of $93,629 – $111,182 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation). 

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 1814/0914 for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 12 October 2014 (11.30pm Sydney time) 

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University of Sydney has also established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. 

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We welcome applications from candidates working on any aspect of Latin American culture. However, due to existing expertise within the department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies, preference may be given to applicants who are not Southern Cone specialists.

You must have a PhD in a relevant field, submitted or very near completion, and demonstrable teaching experience in Latin American cultural studies at university level. You must be fluent in Spanish, as some involvement in the language teaching activities of the department will be non-negotiable. Experience of assessing undergraduate work in Spanish as a foreign language, including translation, and experience of developing online teaching materials is highly desirable. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to empathize with students.

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Karl Posso.  Email: karl.posso@manchester.ac.uk

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Ref: 548

Permanent, full time

Salary range: Lecturer A: starting at £33,562 and rising to £36,661 per annum Lecturer B: starting at £37,756 and rising to £45,053 per annum

Expected start date: 1 September 2014

The School of Media, Film and Music wishes to appoint a Lecturer to strengthen its current provision in Film Studies. We offer a stimulating, research-focused environment with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of teaching and learning.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an outstanding ability in research and teaching appropriate to the level of appointment, and an aptitude for both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. We would welcome applicants with expertise in any area of film studies, but particularly those with strengths in American cinema, past and present, and in genre. An interest in television study would also be advantageous, for future curriculum developments. 

Closing date for applications: 16 May 2014

For full details and how to apply see www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs

The Role
The Institute is seeking to appoint a two-year postdoctoral fellow in any humanities or cognate social science discipline (except language and literature) in the field of Latin American Studies, which includes the Caribbean. The appointee should have a demonstrated capacity for academic research and a research agenda which involves interdisciplinary and collaborative work. S/he will have a proposed research project which can be completed within the two-year tenure of the post.S/he will be expected to play a role in enhancing the ILAS’s profile in research facilitation and promotion through the development of networks, seminar programmes, workshops, and conferences/symposia, and in contributing to its publication programme. The appointee may be expected contribute to research methods and training programmes, but the emphasis of the post is on research and research facilitation and promotion, rather than teaching.

Requirements
A detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of the post is provided in the enclosed job specification, which includes a person specification detailing the key skills and personal qualities required of the postholder.

About The Department
The Institute of Latin American Studies (ILAS) was established in 1965 following a government review conducted by the historian Professor John H. Parry that identified a national need to develop Latin American studies in the UK. The Parry Report initiated a ten-year programme aimed at developing the field focussing on the creation of five centres of Latin American studies at Liverpool, Oxford, Cambridge, Glasgow and London, after which other significant centres emerged at Essex and Warwick among others. The Institute of Latin American Studies became the flagship for the discipline. In terms of the library, it housed the main reference collection for the UK and was at the forefront of coordinating Latin American studies libraries in the UK, publishing regular handbooks on Latin American studies, as well as lists of degree programmes and theses in progress. It has also been the administrative home of the Journal of Latin American Studies since it was established in 1969.
Further information can be found on the Institute’s website at: http://ilas.sas.ac.uk/

Further Information
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at midnight on Wednesday, 4 June 2014.
The University offers membership to the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme (USS).
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About the University of London
The University of London is one of the oldest and largest universities in the UK – and the most diverse. Established by Royal Charter in 1836, the University is recognised globally as a world leader in Higher Education. We are a federal institution consisting of 18 self-governing Colleges of outstanding reputation and a number of acclaimed central academic bodies. The University of London offers almost every subject covered in any University curriculum, delivering huge flexibility and choice to its students.

Ref: 543

School of History, Art History and Philosophy

Permanent, full time

Salary range:

• Lecturer A starting at £33,562 and rising to £36,661 per annum

• Lecturer B starting at £37,756 and rising to £45,053 per annum

Expected start date: 1 September 2014

The Department of History at the University of Sussex wishes to make an appointment in US International and Transnational History since 1877.

The history of the United States is a long established area of research excellence within the department. More recently the department has sought to enhance the global and transnational dimensions of its research profile. Our ideal candidate will be an ambitious individual with an emerging profile of high quality publications and innovative research project plans, able to contribute to the further development of global history within the department.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach courses both on the History BA and MA degrees, and the interdisciplinary American Studies BA. A demonstrable track record of teaching excellence is a requirement. The person appointed will join a thriving, collegial department with a commitment to interdisciplinary study and a student community that is both well-qualified and intellectually ambitious.

Good communication skills, a passion for the subject area, and an ability to work productively as part of a friendly team-oriented department are essential for this position.

For an informal discussion of the post, please contact the Head of the Department of History, Professor Claire Langhamer by email at: c.l.langhamer@sussex.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 15 May 2014

For full details and how to apply see www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs

Department of History, Politics, and Philosophy

Full-time / Fixed-term for 3 years

Grade 8: £32,590 – £37,756 per annum

Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the UK’s largest and most popular Universities. We are the University for World Class Professionals.

The Department of History, Politics, and Philosophy is the largest Department within the Faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Science. The History team is a highly professional and collegiate group who have been proactive in establishing new programmes of study and innovative pedagogy to serve the needs of a 600+ undergraduate population as well as growing numbers of postgraduate MA and PhD students.

The Department has one of the strongest History programmes in the UK, both in size and scope of our offering. For students, we are the Manchester history programme of choice because we combine an intensive research culture with a strong commitment to bringing that research into the classroom. We place great emphasis on student-centred learning, and take this commitment seriously, as reflected in MMU History’s 98% overall satisfaction rating in the 2013 National Student Survey.

History at MMU has a strong research and knowledge exchange ethos. Staff research is internationally recognized, 70% of staff submitted to the REF 2014 with the goal for 100% by 2020, and we have strong links with foreign research partners in Europe and beyond. We also emphasize connecting the global with the local. Our Manchester Centre for Regional History is the premier Institute for studying the history, heritage, and culture of the Manchester and northwest region; we have excellent, well-developed links to the region’s extensive libraries and museums as well as heritage industries. Current staff interests are wide-ranging: European, American, Asian, and transnational, from the ancient to the modern. We offer a stimulating environment for an active researcher and teacher along with an exceptional level of staff development support.

The post presents an opportunity to join a vibrant research and teaching community in an expanding department. Our extensive range of general and specialist programmes enable staff to use and develop their specialisms and areas of expertise.

Successful candidates must have a strong record of excellent and innovative teaching in Colonial and/or Antebellum American history (c. 1609-1861), a PhD in American history and demonstrable ability to publish. Suitable applicants will be able to make a significant contribution to our introductory (Level 4) course North America: From Columbus to the Civil War, and to develop further courses in American history.

The successful applicant will be required to be available for the start of the 2014/15 academic year. For an informal discussion regarding the requirements of the role please contact Dr Tony Adams (t.adams@mmu.ac.uk)

For more information and to apply online, visit http://www.mmu.ac.uk/jobs. If you do not have access to the internet, or require an application in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources on 0161 247 3502 quoting the reference number G1/4572. Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 19 May 2014.