Job Details Lecturer in History 1400-Present Reference Number Location College / Service Department Job Family Position Type Salary Range 004105 Gilmorehill Campus / Main Building COLLEGE OF ARTS SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES Research And Teaching Full Time £39,649 - £45,941 Job Purpose To undertake high-quality research and research supervision, to make an active and high level contribution in the School of Humanities in the College of Arts to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the History subject area with a focus on the non-western world since 1400, including Europe's (and Britain’s) relations with the rest of the world, and to undertake administration as requested by the Head of School. Applications from scholars working on Ottoman history and North Africa, the history of the Middle East or the history of Central Asia are especially welcome. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To develop and sustain individual / joint research projects of international standard and demonstrable impact in the School, Centre or relevant Unit of Assessment and to pursue and secure external funding for the same through successful grant application to Research Councils and other funding bodies. 2. To contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the relevant Unit of Assessment, School and College, including maintaining a track record of high quality publications and demonstrable impact. 3. To participate fully in the School, College and University’s research culture and to attend and participate in appropriate research seminars/conferences. 4. To be responsible for the supervision and training of postgraduate, Masters and doctoral students and to ensure their effective development in line with University and (where relevant) funder guidelines. 5. To participate in the design, review, organisation, delivery and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities in accordance with the School’s programmes, including the delivery and development of cross teaching and employability initiatives. 6. To participate fully in the assessment process (using a variety of methods and techniques) and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning. 7. To undertake School/College level administration as directed and supported by the Head of School or VP Head of College. 8. To provide student support at College level, normally through acting as an adviser. 9. To work effectively in co-operation with colleagues in the School, College and University as a whole. 10. To develop research and where appropriate teaching initiatives, which support the School and College Knowledge Exchange agendas. 11. To engage in professional development as appropriate. 12. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Glasgow 2020 – A Global Vision http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_180610_en.pdf In addition, for appointment at Grade 8: 13. To sustain internationally leading research activity in the subject area, including a portfolio of future and existing projects and publications. 14. To play a leading role in the planning, organisation, and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities within the School. 15. To play a lead role in the School’s ongoing development and review of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning and employability. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications Essential: A1 PhD in the relevant subject area. A2.Up-to-date knowledge of research within the relevant area which enhances and expands existing areas of expertise within the School/College. A3.A developing international research profile appropriate to academic experience. Skills Essential: C1 Evidence of outstanding achievement as teacher and researcher appropriate to academic experience. C2 Ability to demonstrate originality and innovation in scholarship. C3 A publication record with demonstrable evidence of 3*/4* quality. C4 Ability and willingness to provide quality and innovation in teaching and assessment over a range of topics in the School/College in line with current School and College agendas. C5 Excellent communication and presentation skills (including high level of proficiency in English). C6 Relevant IT skills in support of research, teaching and administration. C7 Self-motivation and ability to work independently or as part of a team. C8 Capacity to enthuse and motivate students and colleagues. C9 Time management skills. In addition, for appointment at Grade 8 - essential: C10 Track record of initiating, planning and delivering high-quality research and scholarship in the subject area. C11 Track record of teaching and supervising beyond research specialism. Experience Essential: E1 3-5 years research experience, at least two years of which must be postdoctoral. E2 Publication record and research profile which has the ability to enhance the relevant subject areas' standing internationally and which would enhance any future University submission to national research assessment exercise(s). E3 Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the relevant subject areas. E4 Experience of teaching in a range of HE situations (from lectures to small-group seminars). E5 Relevant administrative experience (e.g. conference organising, student support, course administration etc. E6. Some experience and success in attracting external research funding. E7 Experience of postgraduate, Masters and PhD supervision appropriate to academic experience. Where academic experience is gained outside of the UK the ability to demonstrate equivalent experience may be consider. In addition, for appointment at Grade 8 - essential: E8 At least 3-5 years postdoctoral experience. E9 Experience in evaluation and review of teaching and assessment. E10 Experience of postgraduate teaching in relevant subject area(s). E11 Experience and recurring success in attracting increasing levels of external research funding. E12 Increasing levels of PhD and PGR supervision, appropriate to academic experience. Where academic experience is gained outside of the UK the ability to demonstrate equivalent experience may be consider. Job Features Planning and Organising Participating fully in a team of research-active staff. Researching and publishing work of the highest quality in appropriate outlets Preparing and presenting applications for research funding Planning and organising research meetings, seminars and conferences Supervising postgraduate, Masters and doctoral students Supervising, where appropriate, postdoctoral research assistants Actively contributing to University/College/School research strategy Contributing to international and national research developments Providing leadership in designing programmes and courses, and in delivering teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students Undertaking assessment and delivering feedback to undergraduate and postgraduate students Organising knowledge exchange and outreach activities as appropriate Decision Making Decisions on research methodology and submission of grant applications Decisions on placement of research output Decisions on programme/course content and teaching and assessment methods Decisions on short-term and longer-term research objectives for postgraduate students Contributing constructively and positively to University/College/School decisionmaking on research and teaching Prioritising workload in accordance with agreed School/College strategy. Taking responsibility for organisation of resources, as appropriate. Internal/External Relationships Internal Head of Subject, Head of School, Head of College and University officers to ensure that strategic objectives are met Academic colleagues for information exchange to facilitate effective research and teaching. Research students/postdoctoral researchers to oversee and advise on research Undergraduate and postgraduate students to optimise their learning Administrative staff for exchange of information relating to delivery of research and teaching External Key researchers in the field Key practitioners Relevant governmental and non-governmental organisations Research Councils, charitable bodies and other external sources of research funding General public/media Problem Solving World-class research is a key aspect of this post, including solving research problems at the forefront of the field and the development of new ideas, methods and research projects Resolving issues regarding research funding Resolving issues arising in pursuit of research objectives Assisting research students to resolve problems regarding their research Assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students to resolve problems regarding their studies Resolving issues arising in performance of administrative functions Proposing, imaginatively, strategies and negotiating alternative arrangements in response to strategic challenges in research, teaching and service Salary will be on the University’s Research and Teaching Grade 7, £32,267 - £36,298 / Grade 8, £39,649 - £45,941 per annum The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits. All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University's relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court's policies. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate. Probation Period Lecturers/University Teachers, on appointment, shall normally be required to serve a period of probation; exceptionally Senior Lecturers/Senior University Teachers may be required to serve a period of probation, particularly when they have had no previous university experience. The period of probation, which shall normally be three years, may be reduced or waived by the Director of Human Resources on the recommendation of the Appointing Committee having regard for the previous experience of the person appointed.
