Associate Lecturer in Medieval British History (c.1300-c.1500)
Department
History
Salary
£36,024 per year
Grade
Grade 6
Contract status
Fixed term
Hours of work
Full-time
Based at
University of York campus
Interview date
W/C 15 July 2024
Posted Date
29/05/2024
Apply by
18/06/2024
Job Reference
13325
Documents
13325 Job Description.pdf
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Role Description
The Department of History is seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer in
Medieval British history. You should have a PhD in an area of history relevant
to the post and ideally hold an appropriate teaching qualification. You will
have an emerging publication record in a relevant field with proven experience
of taking responsibility for teaching and learning at undergraduate level.
This post is offered on a Fixed Term basis from 9 September 2024 to 8
September 2025
Applicants for this post should upload a CV and a covering letter as part of
their application; each will be a maximum of two A4 pages.
The successful candidate will be asked to teach existing undergraduate modules
as follows:
Year Three Special Subject: Reading and Writing in Medieval England (Semester
1 and Semester 2)
Year Three Comparative: Work (Semester 2) (co-taught)
Evidence and Methods (Semester 2) (4 lectures)
The successful candidate may, in addition, be asked to deliver a combination
of:
lectures and seminar groups on an existing Year Two Option module
appropriate to their area of knowledge
seminar groups on our core undergraduate modules
supervise BA and MA dissertations appropriate to their area of knowledge
Role
To enhance and promote the research activities of the department by
developing a personal research plan independently and/or in collaboration
with others as part of a larger research team.
To develop original research proposals, identify and obtaining external
sources of funding
To plan, deliver and critically review innovative teaching materials,
techniques and module design and take responsibility for the quality of
the provision.
To undertake effectively a range of administrative and managerial
responsibilities.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
You will have a PhD in a cognate discipline relevant to the post. You
should also hold an appropriate academic professional and teaching
qualification or a willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in
Academic Practice.
You will have extensive specialist knowledge in your subject area, to
design, develop & deliver teaching to students in the Department of
History. You will have experience of taking responsibility for teaching
and learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and of
successful course planning, design and delivery.
You will have the ability to develop research objectives, projects and
proposals and complement and enhance the department's research strategy
and goals with publicly evidenced, high-quality research.You will be able
to evidence your ability to disseminate your research findings at
conferences and other appropriate events.
You will have excellent IT skills and highly developed communication
skills to engage with a wide ranging audience using a range of media. You
will have the ability to supervise the work of others, for example as an
MSc, PhD or postdoctoral supervisor.
Interview date: w/c 15 July
For informal enquiries: please contact Laura Hurst on
[email protected]
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL
be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black,
Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the
University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and
inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
