Lecturer in Information Studies (Archives)

University of Glassgow
November 06, 2024
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Offerd Salary:£40,247 - £45,163
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Lecturer in Information Studies (Archives)

Job Purpose

To undertake research of international excellence and contribute research outputs and knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline. Contribute research-led learning and teaching across the subject's degree programmes with a particular emphasis on developing and supporting our postgraduate programmes including our accredited programme in Information Management & Preservation (Archives, Records & Information Management). Undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College's strategic objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and progress individual/joint research projects of international standard in the subject area with the support of a mentor, as required.
  • Write up research findings/outcomes for publication in leading journals for dissemination as appropriate, identifying potential sources and contributing to funding applications as an individual or team member.
  • Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.
  • Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching on postgraduate and/or undergraduate courses within the subject area in accordance with the subject's priorities including accepting responsibilities as course co-ordinator for one or more courses.
  • Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.
  • Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
  • Contribute to the development of theory and practice in the subject area.
  • Supervise individual student projects at postgraduate and/or undergraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development.
  • Take on administrative or management roles within the Subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.
  • Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Subject/School.
  • To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.
  • Knowledge / Qualifications

    Essential:

    A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) in Information Studies or related discipline, or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role

    A2 Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline and of teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area

    A3 Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity

    A4 Developing track record of research outputs compatible with enhancing the Subject's research profile in accordance with objectives

    A5 Thorough knowledge and ability to apply policy, practice and procedures including broader University/sector/external (e.g. commercial) awareness

    A6 Up-to-date knowledge and specialist understanding in the field with an ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and to provide pastoral care to students within the subject area

    A7 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication

    Desirable:

    B1 Developing track record of research in Archives Studies that adopts perspectives from Digital Humanities

    B2 Developing track record of publication in Information Studies journals and conferences

    Skills

    Essential:

    C1 Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to the research and teaching activities within the subject area and wider School environment

    C2 Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities

    Desirable:

    D1 Proven ability to teach professional practice in Archives and records and information management, as well as on courses across the Information Studies curriculum.

    Experience

    Essential:

    E1 Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement

    E2 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage

    Desirable:

    F1 Experience of teaching in higher education at postgraduate level

    F2 Experience of administration in a higher education context

    F3 Proven track record of continuous engagement with current practice (in Archives) and developing knowledge

    F4 Membership of appropriate professional body

    Terms and Conditions

    Salary will be Grade 7, £40,247 - £45,163 per annum.

    This post is full time and open ended.

    As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

    The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

    Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https: // www. gov.uk/skilled- worker-visa.

    As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

    1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

    2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

    3 A flexible approach to working.

    4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

    We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

    In line with the commitments in the University of Glasgow's Gaelic Language Plan, we also welcome and value skills in Gaelic language for anyone working within areas where key Gaelic services are delivered, in particular within the School of Humanities / Sgoil nan Daonnachdan and the College of Arts

    We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https: // www. gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

    We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https: // www. gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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