Oxford Brookes University – School of Education
Qualification type: PhD
Location: Oxford
Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount: £16,000 for a maximum of three years
Hours: Full Time
Placed on: 15th December 2017
Closes: 20th February 2018
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Three year full-time funded PhD Studentship

Eligibility: Home/EU and International students

Bursary: £16,000 for a maximum of three years

Fees: Tuition fees at the Home/EU rate only will be paid by the School of Education

Deadline: The closing date for applications is 13.00 on Tuesday 20th February 2018

Interview date: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the deadline

Start date: 17th September 2018

Oxford Brookes University is pleased to offer a full-time PhD Studentship in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and applications are invited for a PhD Studentship in Landscape and Children’s Literature.

The project will be co-supervised by Professor Mary Wild and Dr Roger Dalrymple in the Oxford Brookes School of Education with potential involvement from a third, external supervisor. This project offers an outstanding student the chance to conduct research into the role, significance and function of landscape in children’s literature, with a likely emphasis on popular British children’s fantasy fiction of the last fifty years. The precise critical approach to the topic is negotiable but should broadly align with ecocriticism – an interdisciplinary approach to textual analysis which elucidates the constructions and meanings encoded in literary depictions of landscape. The project’s focus should be confined to post-war children’s literature, given the pre-eminence of works of this period in children’s current reading habits and core texts in the primary classroom.

He or she will join a vibrant and expanding community of doctoral students with access to world-class resources. A full project description will be included in the application pack.

The successful candidate will receive an annual payment of £16,000 as a stipend towards living expenses for a maximum of three years.

The studentships are open to both Home/EU and International students. Home/EU fees will be covered by the School of Education for a maximum of three years. However, International applicants should be aware that they would need to fund the difference between the Home/EU and International research degree fees each year. Please note that all fees rise by approximately 4% each year. Please see this page for information on current International fees:

Page for information on current International fees:

http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/finance/postgraduate-finance—international-students/research-degree-fees-for-international-students/

For information on current Home/EU fees: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/finance/postgraduate-finance—uk-and-eu-students/research-degree-fees/

As a successful applicant, you will join a supportive and research-active School. For more information on the School of Education, please visit https://www.brookes.ac.uk/school-of-education/

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Directors of Studies mwild@brookes.ac.uk and rdalrymple@brookes.ac.uk to discuss their application.

How to apply: To request an application pack, a project description and for further details of how to apply, please contact hss-researchdegrees@brookes.ac.uk quoting Landscape and Children’s Literature in the subject heading.

Regent’s University London – Media
Location: London
Salary: £48.59 per hour for teaching
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed on: 29th November 2017
Closes: 10th December 2017
Job Ref: RC17/151/HAS
Hours: As required
Contract type: Visiting Lecturer

The School of Creative and Liberal Arts, within the faculty of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, at Regent’s University is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary school. We offer international students the opportunity to study subjects as diverse as Media Production, Interior Design, Art History and International Relations in the beautiful environments of Regent’s Park and Marylebone Village.

The school includes pathways in Media Communications, Public Relations, Journalism and Film Studies, for which we are currently seeking visiting lecturers to join our pool teaching on undergraduate programmes.

In addition, depending on experience and expertise, lecturers may also be asked to contribute to our new MA in Media and Digital Communication which launches in September 2018.

BA Pathways in Media and Communications, Journalism and Public Relations. The expertise required for modules within these programmes includes, but is not limited to:

-Introduction to Film
-Foundation in Media Studies
-Media Communications and Culture
-Digital Photography
-Media and Ethics
-Corporate Communications
-Understanding Social Media
-Gender in the Media
-Critical Television Studies in the 21st Century
-TV Studio Production

We are looking for lecturers who have experience in learning, teaching and assessment in HE and/or have proven industry expertise within media and/or communication sectors. Successful candidates will join a well-established team of academics in the subject area of Media and Communications and they will have the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the development of the discipline(s) within the University.

You will actively contribute to our programmes on a term time, hourly basis, undertaking preparation, teaching and assessment, alongside the opportunity to contribute to our international Summer School provision.

About us

Regent’s University London is London’s only independent, not-for-profit university, with a highly cosmopolitan community based in Royal Regent’s Park and Marylebone. Our students study in a supportive, personal environment and go on to become global entrepreneurs and leaders. We are proud to welcome staff and students from more than 140 different countries.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us. We have an ambitious strategic plan to lead us to 2020 and beyond. Our mission is focused on delivering high quality education and a commitment to reinvesting in continuing improvement and public benefit. There are few institutions able to replicate the international learning environment provided on our beautiful campus.

How to apply

Please visit our website www.regents.ac.uk/jobs.aspx to view further details and to apply online. Within your application, please provide a statement stating why you are suitable for the role, making reference to your skills and experience against the Person Specification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then unfortunately your application has not been successful.

Interview and Selection Date(s): 15th December 2017 or 5 January 2018.

Regent’s University London are Equal Opportunities employer.

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Nanyang Technological University – Centre for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS); College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Location: Singapore
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed on: 29th November 2017
Closes: 31st December 2017

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 11th globally. It is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities.

The Centre for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, NTU, invites applications for humanities and social science postdoctoral fellowships and visiting fellowships for the Academic Year 2018. Successful candidates will be affiliated with one or more of the constituent schools of the College.

Application details: http://class.cohass.ntu.edu.sg/Research/Pages/CLASS-Fellowships.aspx.

For information about the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, please visit www.cohass.ntu.edu.sg.

The application deadline is Dec 31, 2017 (11:59pm Singapore Time).

14th QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2017 published in June 2017.
7th QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2017 Top 50 Under 50 ranking published in July 2017.

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University of Birmingham – Department of English Literature
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £39,993 to £47,722 With potential progression once in post to £53,690 a year
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 9th November 2017
Closes: 1st December 2017
Job Ref: 58352

The University of Birmingham wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Popular Fiction with effect from 1st August 2018. We seek an early career academic with a completed and successfully examined PhD, evidence of teaching experience, and a developing record of outstanding research that will complement and enhance existing Department strengths.

The successful candidate will have research expertise in popular genre fiction (with Horror, the Thriller, Noir, Mystery, or Young/New Adult as areas of research interest that would be particularly desirable). They will be interested in developing innovative approaches to research and teaching. They will be expected to create and disseminate knowledge through initiating and conducting original research, through publication and through developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. An interest in research impact and public engagement activity would also be an advantage. In addition the post holder will contribute to the department and school by undertaking academic administration as appropriate to the appointment.

To download the details and submit an electronic application online please click on the Apply Online button below; please quote Job Reference in all enquiries. Alternatively information can be obtained from 0121 415 9000 or visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/jobs.

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University of London – School of Advanced Study
Location: Central London
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed on: 8th November 2017
Closes: 18th December 2017
Job Ref: Leverhulme ECF

The School of Advanced Study, University of London invites applications for Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships, to start between 1 September 2018 and 1 May 2019. Early Career Fellowships aim to provide career development opportunities for those who are at a relatively early stage of their academic careers, but who have a proven record of research. The expectation is that Fellows should undertake a significant piece of publishable work during their tenure, and that the Fellowships should lead to a more permanent academic position.

The School is pleased to support a limited number of applications to the Trust for outstanding projects from exceptional candidates. We welcome expressions of interest from eligible candidates with a completed PhD and an excellent track record, working in any of the disciplines covered by our constituent institutes.

For full instructions on how to apply, see http://www.sas.ac.uk/support-research/fellowships/externally-funded-fellowships/leverhulme-trust-early-career-fellowships.

For further details on both the School and the constituent institutes within which the Fellow will be based, see www.sas.ac.uk.

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University of Sheffield
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £30,688 per annum, Grade 7.1
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed on: 8th November 2017
Closes: 15th December 2017

Contract Type: Fixed-term with a start date between 1 September 2018 and 1 May 2019 for a period of 36 months.
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Department: Candidates are welcome to submit applications to hold this post in any of the schools or departments within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Summary:

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Sheffield comprises four departments and two schools: Archaeology, History, Philosophy, Music, the School of English and the School of Languages and Cultures. We critically reflect on all aspects of human society and culture (past, present, and future) and on the process of reflection itself. We investigate cultures and languages near and far, their ideas, texts, artefacts and landscapes. We aim to create the cultural capital of the future. Working individually and collaboratively, we continually develop innovative methods of enquiry within and across disciplines. Our openness to enquiry and independence in asking and answering questions, enables further understanding, allows us to work creatively and enhances our disciplines.

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities will support up to three applicants for the current round of Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships, in one or more of the following fields: Archaeology, English, History, Philosophy, Music, Modern Languages and Cultures, and Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies. Applicants with a proven track record of research and high quality research proposals will be selected for support on the basis of their fit with both the Leverhulme Trust’s expectations and Departmental and Faculty strategic priorities.

Leverhulme Fellows will undertake a significant piece of publishable work during their tenure and conduct a programme of high quality research in line with the Leverhulme project proposal.

These are fixed-term appointments for a 36-month duration. The Fellowship must commence between 1 September 2018 and 1 May 2019. Appointments are dependent on the successful award of the Leverhulme Fellowship.

If you are interested in applying, you must first check that you meet the Leverhulme Trust’s eligibility criteria. These can be found here.

For further information about the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship process please go to: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/faculty/arts-and-humanities/research-innovation/early-career-fellowships/leverhulme-internal-application-process.

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University of Warwick – Department of History
Location: Coventry
Salary: £39,992 to £47,722 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 2nd November 2017
Closes: 3rd December 2017
Job Ref: 1696505

The Department of History at the University of Warwick seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in History and Literature. You will contribute to the design and teaching of the new undergraduate joint-honours degree of English and History (VQ32). You will conduct research in History and be prepared to work in collaboration with colleagues within the Department of History and the Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies, and with colleagues across the University. You will be expected to build research networks in your specialism beyond the University.

We seek an outstanding scholar who specialises in the historical embeddedness of literature and culture – socially and materially – and who is keen to provide innovative teaching in this area, including the design and delivery of new modules. The successful candidate will engage with the intersection of history and literature in both their research and teaching. We welcome applications from all those working in, and critically reflecting upon, the field of cultural history, whether within the context of Britain, North America, or Global history.

You will possess a PhD or equivalent; will have an emergent or already established international reputation in an appropriate field of study; and will have relevant teaching experience. You will also demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. You will contribute to the teaching on the core modules of the English and History degree, and will develop new modules as your specialist research-led teaching.

All applications must be accompanied by a CV and covering letter. Writing samples may be requested from candidates during the latter stages of the recruitment process and should not be submitted with the initial application.

Please direct all informal inquiries to Professor Daniel Branch, Head of Department, at D.P.Branch@warwick.ac.uk.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role are found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick jobs page. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button below.

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Sheffield Hallam University – Faculty of Development and Society
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £71,654 to £78,404 per annum dependent on experience
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 6th November 2017
Closes: 4th December 2017
Job Ref: 035742

Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic universities, with around 31,500 students, 4,400 staff, and an annual turnover of more than £266m. We are known for our exceptional teaching which gives students distinctive knowledge, skills, and attributes; for research which makes a real difference; for engagement that links the University to the city, region, and the world beyond; and for the quality of our services and professionalism. Our mission is simple: we transform lives. We do this by preparing our students for successful careers and life after graduation, and by creating knowledge through research and industry partnerships that provide practical solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges.

The Faculty of Development and Society are now seeking to appoint an outstanding leader to be our next Head of the Department of Humanities. With confidence and vision, you will lead a group of committed and high performing academics in the areas of English, History, Film and Performance. You will have gravitas and creativity to inspire the Department to greater achievements, and a personal track record of developing and managing a range of successful external partnerships, internal teams, and academic portfolios. A commitment to excellence in student and staff experience aligned to the values of the University is key to succeeding in this role.

We are an ambitious university determined to lead. If you would like to join us please visit www.perrettlaver.com/candidates, quoting reference 3317 for further information including details of how to apply.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

For non-EU applicants, we may be able to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this job if required.

Please quote job number: 035742

Closing date: 04/12/2017 at 5.00pm

To find out more about working at Sheffield Hallam University please visit http://www.shu.ac.uk/jobs

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University of Derby
Location: Derby
Salary: £29,301 to £30,479 p.a. pro-rata
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 28th June 2017
Closes: 9th July 2017
Job Ref: 0418-17
Lecturer – English (Full and Part Time posts available)

Location: Buxton & Leek College

Inspire, Innovate, Impact.

At the University of Derby, people are at the heart of everything we do. As a major, local employer we not only offer one of the region’s most competitive reward packages, but we are also constantly recognising and rewarding individual contribution, as well as helping to develop colleagues both personally and professionally. We take pride in being a really friendly, supportive and innovative workplace and we are genuinely committed to offering colleagues the opportunity to develop a fantastic, long-lasting career here with us.

We encourage applications from a diverse workforce who can help us achieve our desire to be the ambitious student’s natural choice for quality, support and achievement.

About the role
To effectively carry out teaching and the management of learning across designated curriculum areas in line with the requirements of the duration and Training Foundation Professional Standards.

Benefits

*Accessible location; Derby is a thriving, multi-cultural city with easy access from any location within the UK
*Competitive rates of pay
*Competitive, family friendly reward packages
*Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
*Discount savings scheme and extensive staff discounts on accredited courses for yourself or family to study here at the University
*Cycle2Work scheme and subsidised travel
*Vast programme of training courses and secondment opportunities
*Local recognition scheme

Application procedure
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University of Birmingham – School of English, Drama and American and Canadian Studies, College of Arts & Law
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £29,301 to £38,183 With potential progression once in post to £40,523 a year
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed on: 27th June 2017
Closes: 11th July 2017
Job Ref: 51899
Salary – Full time starting salary is normally in the range £29,301 to £38,183. With potential progression once in post to £40,523 a year.

As a Teaching Fellow in the Department of English Literature you will be expected to undertake teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate taught level and to participate in the department’s overall contribution to the School, College, and University. The post will include administrative duties. The successful candidate will have relevant teaching experience and be committed to providing an excellent student learning experience. This is a fixed-term, 0.7fte appointment and is available from 1st September 2017 until 30th June 2019. It is expected that the post-holder will teach several seminar groups (around 12-13 hours per week of regular contact time) and will be responsible for up to twenty personal tutees and will undertake supervision of third-year dissertations/extended essays, as well as MA dissertations

Informal enquiries should be directed to Fiona Gilyead at F.Gilyead@bham.ac.uk.

To download the details and submit an electronic application online please click on the Apply Online button below; please quote Job Reference in all enquiries. Alternatively information can be obtained from 0121 415 9000 or visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/jobs.

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