Durham University – English Studies
Location: Durham
Salary: £38,896 to £46,414 per annum (grade 8).
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 29th September 2016
Closes: 20th November 2016
Job Ref: 003116
The Department of English Studies at Durham is one of the leading English departments in the United Kingdom, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students. It is consistently ranked in the top 5 English departments in a range of university guides; in the 2015 NSS 96% of Durham students reported themselves satisfied with their studies. The Department made a substantial return to REF 2014, in which 90% of the Department’s research was judged to be of ‘internationally excellent quality’ or ‘world-leading’.

Members of staff pursue a notably wide range of research interests across the historical, geographical and conceptual spectrum of the discipline, including creative writing. There are notable Departmental research groups in Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Romantic Dialogues and Legacies, Modernism to the present day, and particular strengths in the following trans-historical research themes: Poetry and Poetics; Epic, Romance, the Novel and Storytelling across Media; Embodiment, Health, and Well-Being; Literature, Science, and the Environment; Modern Conflicts, Cultures, States; Textual Editing. In addition, colleagues contribute to the University’s thriving interdisciplinary research groups, including the Centre for Medical Humanities, the Centre for Sex, Gender and Sexualities, the Centre for the Study of Classical Civilization, the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies, the Centre for Visual Arts and Culture, the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, the Institute for Advanced Research Computing, and the University’s pan-Faculty Institute of Advanced Study. The Department is a partner in the AHRC BGP2 Northern Bridge partnership for postgraduate training, in collaboration with the University of Newcastle and Queen’s University, Belfast.

For further information on the Department, please see:
http://www.durham.ac.uk/english.studies

Interviews are anticipated to take place in early 2017.

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Aston University
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £48,327 to £55,998 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 26th September 2016
Closes: 21st October 2016
Job Ref: R160377

Please note, this post is advertised in conjunction with R160376 (Lecturer in English Literature). If you would like to be considered for the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer post, then you will need to submit two applications (Lecturer – Reference R160376 / Senior Lecturer – Reference R160377).

The School of Languages and Social Sciences is an ambitious, expanding, multidisciplinary School with an established reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

The English subject group is seeking to make two appointments, one at Lecturer and another at Senior Lecturer level in English Literature from 1 April 2017. These are being made to support the introduction of a new undergraduate degree in English Literature to begin 2017/18. Strong candidates from any sub-field of English Literature are encouraged to apply.

You should have experience of teaching English Literature, be able to contribute to the development of the teaching portfolio within the subject group and be able to undertake a term of office as Programme Director for English Literature within the subject group. You should have a completed doctorate in a relevant social science discipline and a strong track record of publications and research.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 21st and 22nd November 2016.

Please contact Professor Urszula Clark (Head of Department) with any queries about the role (u.clark@aston.ac.uk).

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Aston University
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £33,943 to £46,924 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 26th September 2016
Closes: 21st October 2016
Job Ref: R160376

Please note, this post is advertised in conjunction with R160377 (Senior Lecturer in English Literature). If you would like to be considered for the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer post, then you will need to submit two applications (Lecturer – Reference R160376 / Senior Lecturer – Reference R160377).

The School of Languages and Social Sciences is an ambitious, expanding, multidisciplinary School with an established reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

The English subject group is seeking to make two appointments, one at Lecturer and another at Senior Lecturer level in English Literature from 1 April 2017. These are being made to support the introduction of a new undergraduate degree in English Literature to begin 2017/18. Strong candidates from any sub-field of English Literature are encouraged to apply.

You should have experience of teaching English Literature and be able to contribute to the development of the teaching portfolio within the subject group. You should have a completed doctorate in a relevant social science discipline and a developing profile of publications and research.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 21st and 22nd November 2016.

Please contact Professor Urszula Clark (Head of Department) with any queries about the role (u.clark@aston.ac.uk).

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Location: Sheffield
Salary: £29,847 Per annum, Grade 7
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 9th September 2016
Closes: 12th October 2016
Job Ref: UOS014476

Faculty of Arts & Humanities

Fixed-term for a period of 2 years

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Research Associates to work in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Faculty of Social Science in English, History, Urban Studies & Planning and the Sheffield Institute for International Development.

The School of English is known for its international-quality research in English Literature, Theatre and Performance, Creative Writing, Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Literary Linguistics, and English Language. We have an international reputation for high-quality and innovative learning and teaching, delivered by staff committed to providing an outstanding student experience and who are at the cutting edge of research in their own disciplines.

As a Max Batley Peace Studies Research Associate you will design and conduct a comparative research project which investigates the discourses and processes of reconciliation after religious conflict in at least two different chronological periods and/or geographical areas. You will disseminate the findings of that research through oral presentations, scholarly articles, and publications and events aimed at audiences beyond academia.

The posts offer excellent opportunities for publications, project visits and conference trips. Candidates must have, or be close to completing, a PhD or have equivalent experience; as well as a good track record of successful research writing. In addition to this, candidates need to have experience of and skills in conducting research relevant to the project. Experience and knowledge of interdisciplinary research and funded research projects is highly desirable.

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University of St Andrews – School of English
Location: St Andrews
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 7th September 2016
Closes: 10th October 2016
Job Ref: 113503

Start Date: 1 September 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The School of English wishes to appoint an internationally distinguished scholar and teacher with interests in any area or areas of the literature of the English-speaking world. The Berry Chair, founded in 1897, is the sole named chair in the School, and one of the earliest of its kind in Britain. The School has long been placed in the top rank of UK English departments and in REF 2014 it was ranked 6th in the UK; in the result adjusted for intensity it rose to 3rd. The school offers a research-intensive environment that nonetheless prides itself on the delivery of high-quality teaching, and was ranked 2nd in the Guardian and 3rd in the Good University Guide subject league tables for 2016.

The appointment would commence in September 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries to Professor Gill Plain, Head of School, email: enghos@st-andrews.ac.uk.

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter; http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.

Please quote ref: AC9645ML

Further Particulars: AC9645ML Fps

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Canterbury Christ Church University – School of Humanities
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £31,656 to £36,672 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 6th September 2016
Closes: 3rd October 2016
Job Ref: FAH0672

Background

The Faculty of Arts & Humanities offers a diverse range of high quality programmes across contemporary and traditional areas of study in the Arts and Humanities. Within the Faculty the School of Humanities is a large academic School running programmes in American Studies, Archaeology, Creative and Professional Writing, English Literature, History and Theology and Religious Studies. It has a strong commitment to high quality teaching, learning and the student experience, as is demonstrated through very positive student satisfaction rates. We are looking to expand our American Studies team in terms of both teaching and research and invite applications from historians of modern and contemporary America. Applications from those with a research and teaching interest in the Civil Rights Movement are especially welcome.

The Role

We are looking for an American Studies scholar with teaching and research specialisms in modern and contemporary American history and culture, and especially the Civil Rights Movement. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and module leadership on a number of our existing undergraduate modules and assist in delivering and supporting a successful undergraduate programme, as well as making a full contribution to future Research Excellence exercises. This role is fixed term for two years in the first instance.

Requirements

You will be an exceptional early career scholar with a completed PhD and a proven track record in terms of teaching and research publications. You will also have the potential to attract external research funding and supervise postgraduate students. You will be a self-motivated team player, capable of working independently and as part of a thriving American Studies team.

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Dr. David Grummitt (strictly no agencies, thank you) or via email: david.grummitt@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number FAH0672.

Additional Information

Interviews are to be held: w/c 17 October 2016.

How to apply

To gain further details about this post please visit our Vacancies page: www.canterbury.ac.uk

For posts of this nature you will be required to fill in the main details section as well as upload your CV and any supporting documents.

If you require further information regarding the application process please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number FAH0672. Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

No agencies, thank you.

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Birkbeck College, University of London – Department of History, Classics and Archaeology
Location: Bloomsbury
Salary: £57.55 per hour
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 2nd September 2016
Closes: 12th September 2016
Job Ref: 11980

Purpose and Main Duties

This is an exciting opportunity to join our teaching team in the Department of History, Classics and Archaeology.

We are currently looking for a part-time fixed term Associate Lecturer A: Modern American History beginning October 2016.

Main responsibilities would be the preparation, teaching, administration and assessment of the Group Two module, ‘Popular Culture in American History, 1870 to the Present’. This will require delivering teaching to undergraduates in order to enable them to successfully complete their studies successfully in this field, and undertake all related course administrative duties as required.

The module aims to deliver an intermediate-level course to students with some knowledge of American History, providing them with a broad overview of the major developments in American cultural history since the late nineteenth century. An outline of the module is available upon request, but the successful applicant will have some scope to adapt content and approach as seems suitable.

The successful candidate will be expected to be familiar with a variety of teaching methods: lecturing, managing group discussions in a seminar setting, marking students’ written work and examination scripts.

The course meets for 2 hours once a week on a Monday 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. over the Autumn and Spring Terms commencing Monday 10th October, 2016.

Teaching duties include delivering a lecture each week, followed by a one-hour seminar. This comprises a total of 2 hours tuition per week plus an additional hours student consultation time.

Candidate Requirements

The minimum requirements for selection are listed below:

A degree in an appropriate area (i.e. Modern History) and teaching experience in this field.
Relevant teaching experience, ideally working with students within the HE sector.
A good understanding of the needs of students, particularly adult learners and be able to relate well to their individual needs and engage interest and enthusiasm.
Experience of or willingness to develop a wide range of teaching and assessment methods.
Demonstrably effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills across a range of relevant contexts.
A working knowledge of IT including word, excel, email and experience of/ willingness to use a virtual leaning environment – Moodle.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently as appropriate.
Willingness to engage in reflective practice.
Please note: candidates need to demonstrate competence or significant potential in all areas.

In addition it is desirable that candidates have:

A PhD in an appropriate field in Modern History, research and teaching experience in this field.

About the Department

For further information about the Department of History, Classics and Archeology, please visit the following website: www.bbk.ac.uk/history

Further Information

Remuneration: Grade 7 of the College’s London Pay Scale which is starting rate £57.55 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) for contact hours worked.

The salary quoted above is based on an hourly rate dependent upon length of serve with the College. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ which covers preparation; teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course. The College’s London Pay Scale includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the Greater London area. This appointment is subject to a probationary period of 18 months.

Interviews are likely to be held on a date to be confirmed.

Informal enquires on the role can be made to Dr Fred Anscombe.

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