Teaching Fellow in Modern European History

Job Description

Our Client is looking to hire a Teaching Fellow in Modern European History.They are one of the worlds top universities, boasting a welcoming and vibrant international community. They are an exceptional place in which to base your career. Their strengths across the Arts and Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences see them listedas a top 5 UK and top 100 global university with their students and world leading academics sitting at the heart of delivering their ground-breaking work.About ThemAs one of the UKs leading universities, they are an incredible place to define your career while enjoying a high quality work/life balance. They are home to some of the most talented scholars and researchers from around the world who are tackling globalissues and making a difference to peoples lives.The DepartmentThe Department of History seeks to appoint a talented individual to the fixed term role of Teaching Fellow in Modern European History (0.5).The Department of History is widely recognized as a leading centre of historical research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top history departments in the UK and internationally.The RoleThe role offers the opportunity of valuable experience to those early in their academic careers and the University is keen to maximise the benefit to as many people as possible. The post of will involve a significant teaching load, which may extend intothe summer period, and there may be the opportunity to undertake administrative duties which relate to education and pedagogy.The post is for a fixed term only, and it is not anticipated that the post will be extended beyond this fixed term.Successful applicants will, ideally be in post by 1 September 2022 or as soon as possible following this date.The University provides a working and teaching environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.Key responsibilities

• Teach modules in appropriate learning environments at undergraduate level, demonstrating an awareness of different approaches to and methods of teaching and supporting student learning;
• Demonstrate the ability to manage own teaching and designing, planning and writing teaching materials;
• Lead modules and contribute to modules led by others by collaborating with colleagues on course development;
• Participate in the delivery of an inclusive curriculum and make an active contribution to an inclusive community in which diversity is embraced and celebrated;
• Seek and take on board feedback on teaching and engage with others in CPD;
• Supervise undergraduate dissertation student where appropriate;
• Contribute to educational skill of colleagues, e.g. giving a seminar to colleagues or engaging in constructive discussion about a seminar;
• Build internal contacts and participate in networks to exchange information;
• Start to engage in scholarship (the creation, development and maintenance of the intellectual infrastructure of subjects and disciplines) e.g. develop online teaching resources;
• In addition to Board of Studies, membership of some departmental committees and professional body memberships;
• Student support, assessment of academic performance and provision of feedback;
• To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
• To engage in citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
• To engage in continuing professional development by attending relevant training and development courses.

Referees

• They shall seek references during the application process. Except in the case of very early career candidates, referees should (if possible) not include your PhD supervisor(s) and should include references from a University other than your own.
• They would ask that you alert your referees to this application as soon as possible so that they can quickly obtain references. If you do not wish (some or all) of your referees to be approached during the recruitment process, you must clearly indicatethis to them at the time of your application.
• References sought for candidates may be made available to the panel during the shortlisting process.
• They will seek a reference from your current line-manager if they make you an offer of employment (albeit you may have also nominated your line manager as an academic referee). Please indicate clearly on the application form which referee is your currentline-manager and indicate if they should only approach them once an offer has been made.

Essential Criteria:

• A good first degree in History or a related subject.
• A PhD (or be close to submission) in modern European history or a related subject, or equivalent demonstrable practitioner experience which may include appropriate certification and/or membership of a relevant professional body.
• Expertise in the history of the French Revolution and/or of modern France
• Experience of teaching and examining at University level with positive student feedback gained.
• Experience of contributing to the development and delivery of high-quality teaching and/or assessment of learning, including the design and creation of successful learning environments and curricula.
• Demonstrable ability to participate in the collegial/administrative activities of an academic department and/or discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of students and colleagues across a variety of forums.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of successfully developing innovative teaching methods for the design/delivery of high quality teaching.
• Experience of providing high quality one-to-one student supervision.
• Candidates may have, or should have the ability to attain, the rank of Fellow of HEA.

Keyskills :
Administrative DutiesCitizenshipHumanitiesResearchersSocial Sciences