Lecturer in Heritage and Museum Studies - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Plymouth University

Plymouth University

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Historical and Political Studies group in the School of Society and Culture is looking to recruit an energetic and committed lecturer in Heritage and Museum Studies.

You would be expected to teach across the University's BA and MA History and MA Heritage Theory and Practice curricula.

You will have research expertise and work experience pertaining to one or more of the following areas:

Heritage Studies and questions around public history
Museum Studies and questions around curation, display and interpretation
Expertise in contemporary British History, with a specific focus on postcolonialism

You will be expected to contribute to the development and success of these exciting BA and MA programmes, utilising strong digital skills and aptitudes for engaging students in both physical and online environments.

Delivery is tied to research and impact activities with external partners including the Box, National Trust, English Heritage, Dartmoor National Park; and the programmes provide extensive work-based/industry-facing teaching and placement opportunities for our students.

You will also be expected to contribute to the department's research culture and group and will have a strong research track record (appropriate to career stage).

All applicants will need to demonstrate that they have excellent interpersonal skills and will work effectively both independently and as part of a team with colleagues, students, and internal, and external associates.

The post requires:

Research specialism related to the above and a strong research track record (appropriate to career stage);
Ability to teach across the undergraduate and postgraduate History and Heritage curricula;
Ability and willingness to cosupervise a range of PhD theses on heritage and museum studies;
Strong digital skills with an aptitude to teach creatively and to quickly master new learning systems and platforms;
Experience of academic administration responsibilities;
Excellent academic and pastoral support for students;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and to take initiative.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport.

Please refer to the job description for further information.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 26th April 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research.

As a member of our academic community, you'll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths.

Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today's global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

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