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Job Offer: Fixed-Term Lectureship in Literature in English (Part Time):Job description:Job location: Oxford Mansfield College, Oxford invites applications for a Fixed-Term Stipendiary Lectureship (six hours) in Literature in English 1830-present day, for one year from 1 October 2024, to cover the sabbatical of Professor Michèle Mendelssohn. Mansfield has the highest state sector intake among Oxford colleges, and regularly surpasses the targets the University has set for widening participation and increasing social mobility in undergraduate admissions. We value diversity and difference as necessary elements of a vibrant intellectual culture. Mansfield admits 8 students a year in English. The tasks of the post include: i) teaching six weighted hours a week (averaged over three eight-week terms) through a combination of tutorials and classes; ii) participation in the organisation and administration of English at the College in collaboration with the other English tutors. The prosperous candidate should have submitted, or be close to submitting a doctorate. They will teach two undergraduate courses: Prelims Paper 3: Literature in English 1830 - 1910 and Prelims Paper 4: Literature in English 1910 - present day. The essential section criteria for the advertised post are: teaching practice in the significant literary periods; excellent expertise as a tutor and communicator; availability to undertake academic-related administration and to support the academic welfare of students; availability to participate in the English undergraduate admissions interviewing and College Open Days, engage positively with Mansfield's objectives as a College promoting widening participation in higher education. The income for the post is located on the Stipendiary Lecturers' scale currently £15,244-£16,166 pa, depending on practice. The post carries full dining rights, (free meals provided in College) and the Lecturer will have a teaching room in College. Applications, including an application covering letter covering the essential selection criteria, a Curriculum Vitae and the names of two referees (who will only be contacted if candidates have been shortlisted for interview), should be sent by email via the ' Apply ' button above. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 22 May 2024. Prospective candidates are welcome to contact the Vice Principal ros.ballaster@mansfield.ox.ac.uk with enquiries about the post, or further detail of the Oxford English course. It is hoped to hold interviews in the week beginning 27 May 2024. more information about Mansfield College and the English teaching team can be found at https://www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk. Appointment is subject to the provision of proof of the right to work in the UK. Applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are under-represented at Mansfield. Mansfield College and the University of Oxford are Equal Opportunities Employers. Skills:
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