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Offer: Lecturer in Modern History:Job description:Job location:Lampeter Lampeter but should be able and prepared to work at other locations as necessary ABOUT US The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical expertise to thrive. We placed 13th for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ?Social Inclusion' in this league table this year. We are now looking for a Lecturer in Modern History to join our Lampeter campus on a full time permanent basis working 37 hours per week. THE function You will be required to devise a range of teaching and assessment materials, covering several modules and subject areas in the field of Modern History. Applications are encouraged from any aspect of Modern History, though a specialism in one of the following areas would be of particular interest: Digital Humanities, Heritage, Post-Colonial histories or Civil Rights. You will deliver teaching in a variety of different learning environments and use a variety of teaching styles and approaches, including all levels of undergraduate study and, where appropriate, postgraduate study. You will offer both academic and pastoral feedback and support to students to the highest professional standards and with regard to the continuing enhancement of the student practice. You will undertake scholarship, research, training or project work, either individually or within a team, to ensure continuing professional development and to enhance the profile of the Academic Discipline, Institute and University. You will make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Academic Discipline that may cover areas such as dissertation supervision, student recruitment, marketing activities, research seminars and workshops, staff training and professional development. You will develop administrative activities and make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Campus. Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ?Person Specification' criteria. ABOUT YOU To be considered as a Lecturer in Modern History, you will need: » An honours degree in a significant discipline » A postgraduate qualification in a significant discipline » A PhD in a significant discipline » practice in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level in a significant subject area » practice in the design and development of module content » Demonstrable continuing commitment to scholarship, research, project work and professional improvement. » Some knowledge and practice of applying for grants and working within academic networks and partnerships. » Evidence of good organisational and personal management expertise » Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication expertise with the capability to work collaboratively » IT proficiency and practice of using e-resources including a availability to teach by video-link, VLE, e-mail or website delivery » Evidence of capability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines It would also be beneficial if you had a: » Membership of a significant professional body or teaching qualification » practice of supervising postgraduate and research students » An capability to communicate through the medium of Welsh BENEFITS » Annual leave entitlement is 35 days' annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including: » Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay » Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family » Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave » Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications » Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services » Staff discounts on a range of products and services » Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme So, if you're seeking to play a keep function in the upkeep of our university as a Lecturer in Modern History, please apply via the button shown. Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed located on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement. Closing date: 30 June 2022, 11:59pm Skills:
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