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Teaching Fellow in African American Civil Rights

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Closing Date: 2 December 2016

Salary: £37,936 to £41,163 per annum (pro-rata for part time)

Contract Type: Part Time (7.3 hours per week)

The UCL Institute of the Americas (UCL-IA) is seeking to appoint an exceptional scholar to take up the position of Teaching Fellow in African American Civil Rights. UCL-IA is a leading multidisciplinary specialist institution for the study of Latin America, the United States, the Caribbean and Canada. The post is available for 3 months approximately. The postholder will be required to carry out teaching, research facilitation, knowledge transfer and module administration within the Institute relating to the history of the African American Freedom Struggle and to teach on an undergraduate survey course on the making of the modern United States since 1920. Teaching will take place on Thursday and Fridays.

Key Requirements
The preferred candidate will have a PhD in US History with a focus on the African American freedom struggle. He/she will also have experience of teaching the African American freedom struggle and the ability to do so covering the period from Emancipation to the present, as well as experience of teaching American history at undergraduate level and the ability to do so with regard to the United States from 1920 to the present.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please contact Prof Jonathan Bell (jonathan.bell@ucl.ac.uk).

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Ruth Harper, (ruth.harper@ucl.ac.uk  020 7679 9748).

Apply via UCL recruitment website http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/

Lecturer in Contemporary Literature

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The University of Exeter is a Russell Group University in the top one percent of institutions globally. In the last few years we have invested strategically to deliver more than £350 million worth of new facilities across our campuses with plans for significant investment in the future. To further strengthen our activities in English Literature at our Penryn Campus, we are seeking to appoint a new Senior Lecturer (Education and Research) with a particular interest in Contemporary Literature. This full time post is available from 1st September 2017 on a permanent basis.

Applicants must be qualified to PhD level in English Literature or a closely related discipline and be able to demonstrate a strong potential for research leadership with a track record in refereed publications and proven success in significant grant capture. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels on a range of Humanities programmes. The ability to contribute to the creative writing element of our programme and/or offer a global specialism, such as American Literature, may be an advantage but is not essential.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Timothy Cooper, Head of Humanities Penryn to discuss the post further (tel: 01326 253760, email: T.Cooper@exeter.ac.uk). You may also wish to consult our web site at http://humanities.exeter.ac.uk/ for further details of the College.

Applications should be made via our website. For more information and to apply online please go to www.exeter.ac.uk/jobs. Please quote reference number P54942 in any correspondence.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is ‘Positive about Disabled People’. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

Lecturer in US Politics and International Relations (Fixed Term)

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Salary:   £33,943 to £46,924
Closing Date:   Monday 12 December 2016
Interview Date:   Wednesday 01 February 2017

The Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion at Lancaster University seeks to appoint a Lecturer 7/8 in US Politics and International Relations.

You are expected to have completed your PhD in an appropriate area, be research active and have excellent teaching abilities at both UG and PG levels and possess the relevant administrative skills.  Candidates whose teaching and research is interdisciplinary are particularly encouraged.

In terms of teaching, you would be expected to contribute to departmental teaching in the area of US, Politics and International Relations and to develop new modules and possible joint degree schemes in their specialist area.

You should base your application on the relevant job description and person specification.

This is a fixed term post for 3 years.

Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of Department, Dr Patrick Bishop, p.bishop@lancaster.ac.uk
Apply at: https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A1704

Teaching Fellow in Drama and Contemporary Literature University of Leeds – School of English

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Teaching Fellow in Drama and Contemporary Literature
University of Leeds – School of English
Location: Leeds
Salary: £32,004 to £38,183 Grade 7
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 9th November 2016
Closes: 27th November 2016
Job Ref: AHCEN1001
Do you have proven skills as a teacher of English Literature? Do you have the ability to motivate and inspire learners? Do you have a clear commitment to creating and delivering an excellent student experience?

As a Teaching Fellow you will design and deliver lectures and seminars on our Level 1 core Drama: Reading and Interpretation course and Level 3 core course Contemporary Literature. You will join an intellectual community whose diverse interests span the full range of the discipline from medieval and early modern literature to the medical, digital and environmental humanities.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Fiona Becket, Head of School
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 4752
Email: hos-eng@leeds.ac.uk

Location: Leeds – Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures

School/Institute: School of English

Category: Academic

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017)

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Lecturer in English

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Lecturer in English
Colchester Institute
Location: Colchester
Salary: £14,100 to £17,300 per annum
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 7th November 2016
Closes: 16th November 2016
Job Ref: 16-049
Salary circa £23,500 – £28,900 pro-rata per annum, actual salary – £14,100 – £17,300 per annum

Part-time – 0.6 FTE – 22.2 hours per week

In this role you will teach English, including study/academic writing skills within the College and contribute to the related cross college quality assurance systems. You will conduct teaching/learning activities appropriate to the needs of individual learners, courses and the curriculum.

With experience of teaching English to at least level 2 you will have a degree in a relevant subject area, together with a teaching qualification. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver imaginative and motivational sessions with a clear focus on the needs of the individual learner.

 

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Visiting Assistant Professor in Native American and American Studies, Dickinson College

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The American Studies Department at Dickinson College invites applications for a two-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor in Native American and American Studies.  Dickinson is located in Carlisle, PA twenty minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.

The successful candidate, in addition to having Native American Studies as his or her major field of research, will have a Ph.D. in American Studies, Native American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field. In addition to teaching within his or her field of expertise at all levels of the curriculum, the candidate we seek will also be interested in teaching within the American Studies Department.

We expect a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts environment and the ability to create an inclusive learning environment for an increasingly diverse student body.
Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically at http://jobs.dickinson.edu/ Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, description of research program, and relevant student evaluations.  Please also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted via the electronic submission system. The due date for completed applications is November 18, 2016.
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

American Studies Early Career Visiting Scholarship

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American Studies at Northumbria University is offering a short Early Career Visiting Scholarship during Semester 2, 2017. This Scholarship forms part of Northumbria’s American Studies program.

The successful candidate will have been awarded (within the last 3 years) a PhD in any aspect of American culture, history, or literature, but will not yet hold a permanent full-time academic post. The Visiting Scholar will have a growing research profile and teaching experience and will be able to demonstrate exceptional promise in their chosen field. We welcome applicants with research interests in any aspect of American Studies, but particularly in US politics.

During their 2-day visit, successful applicants will:

  • Deliver a research presentation to the American Studies Research Seminar.
  • Lead a workshop on theory or methodology for Northumbria postgraduate students working in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
  • Participate in at least one formal undergraduate teaching session (lecture or seminar). American-themed modules running in Semester 2 may include: ‘Introduction to American Studies ’, ‘Lincoln’, ‘The West in US History and Mythology’, ‘Modernism and Modernity’, and ‘American Gothic’.
  • Receive a £500 honorarium to cover accommodation and travel expenses.

How To Apply
To apply, please download the online application form and submit to Dr Julie Taylor at Julie.taylor@northumbria.ac.uk

Application Deadline
Deadline for applications is 7 November 2016

General Enquiries
Informal enquiries are welcome – for further details please contact

Dr Henry Knight Lozano henry.knight-lozano@northumbria.ac.uk

Dr Julie Taylor Julie.taylor@northumbria.ac.uk

https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/academic-departments/humanities/research/american-studies-research/american-studies-early-career-visiting-scholarship/

 

Lecturer in American History, University of Hull

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CLOSING DATE: 01 NOVEMBER 2016

The School of Histories, Languages and Cultures at the University of Hull seeks to appoint a Lecturer in American History who will contribute to the strong reputation for teaching and research in the American Studies programme at the University.

The appointment will complement their existing provision in American history, literature and culture. The successful candidate will be able to work in a team-based and interdisciplinary context.  They are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive early-career scholar with a passionate commitment to teaching and learning who can also demonstrate an emerging track record of excellent research.

The post-holder must have expertise in American history suitable for delivering a new module on the history and culture of the American Civil War, as well as designing their own courses on other regional and/or racial aspects of US histories.

In your covering letter please refer directly to the criteria, given in the person specification below.  Applications are assessed by the selection panel according to these criteria.

For questions or an informal discussion about the position, please contact the Subject Group Head, Dr David Eldridge (d.n.eldridge@hull.ac.uk). Further details are available at: https://jobs.hull.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=FA0195

Lecturer in English

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Massey University – School of English and Media Studies
Location: Albany
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 17th October 2016
Closes: 6th November 2016
Job Ref: A445-16AB

Applications are invited for a full-time, fixed-term two-year Lectureship in the English programme of the School of English and Media Studies at the Auckland Campus of Massey University. The ability to teach across a range of undergraduate English papers will be a distinct advantage, but the School is particularly interested in candidates with teaching and research expertise in pre-20th Century Literature.

The School of English and Media Studies is established on Massey University’s three campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North, and Wellington. It has a strong record in teaching excellence and pastoral care in an interactive learning environment. Courses are taught in internal and distance learning modes (including online delivery), at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The appointee will be expected to take up duties in time for the start of first semester 2017 (February) in order to lead delivery of 139.275 (Gothic) and 139.305 (20th Century Literature) in Semester 1, and of 139.307 (Victorian Literature) and 139.239 (Literary Landmarks) in Semester 2. Teaching materials for these courses already exist, and the successful candidate will generally be co-teaching in association with another English specialist on another campus. Teaching responsibilities in 2018 will be determined in the light of the developing needs of the programme as well as the successful applicant’s areas of expertise.

The appointee will have a completed PhD in a relevant field, academic publications and other evidence of ongoing research, and experience of teaching English literature at University-level.

Enquiries should be directed to Carol Seelye, Administrator, School of English and Media Studies, phone: 64-6-951 7549, email: c.a.seelye@massey.ac.nz.

Electronic applications are preferred by means of the Massey University website. All applications should include a letter of application, a full Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three referees (with full contact details). These should be submitted before the closing date.

Closing date: Sunday, 6 November 2016.

Reference number: A445-16AB.

For further information and to apply online, visit: http://massey-careers.massey.ac.nz/.

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AHRC Doctoral Studentships 2017-18

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University of Stirling – Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Qualification type: PhD
Location: Stirling
Funding for: UK Students, EU Students
Funding amount: maintenance and fees for UK candidates, or fees only for EU candidates
Hours: Full Time
Placed on: 18th October 2016
Closes: 21st December 2016
The University of Stirling is part of a consortium, the AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership Scotland (AHRC DTP Scotland), which has been awarded funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to support postgraduate studentships and training in the Arts and Humanities.

The University of Stirling is now taking applications for AHRC-funded PhD studentships in the following subject areas:

Creative Writing
Cultural Studies and Popular Culture
English Language and Literature
Film History, Theory and Criticism
History
Interpreting and Translation
Journalism and Publishing
Languages
Law and Legal Studies
Library and Information Studies
Linguistics
Media and communication studies
Music
Philosophy
Scottish Literature
Television History, Theory and Criticism
Theology, Divinity and Religion
Eligibility:

-applicants must hold an unconditional or conditional offer a PhD degree programme
-applicants must not be holding another full scholarship for the 2017/18 academic session, though partial scholarship funding from elsewhere (e.g. fees only or stipend only) may still be considered
-applicants must hold Home (UK) or EU status. See residency guidelines – http://www.sgsah.ac.uk/dtp/eligibilitycriteria/#d.en.416014
-applicants may be either new or continuing students (note that students entering their third year of full-time study, or fifth year of part time study in 2017-18 are not eligible to apply)
-applicants already holding doctoral qualifications should not apply

Funding: The studentship will cover maintenance and fees for UK candidates, or fees only for EU candidates. The AHRC will only fund UK/EU students, or those with a specific link to the UK.

Deadline: 5pm 21 December 2016

Further information:

http://www.stir.ac.uk/arts-humanities/graduate-study/ahrcandesrc/ahrcdoctoralstudentships/

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