Lecturer in Modern African History - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff University

Cardiff University

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research

To conduct research within the field of modern African history and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals, conferences and/or other research outputs, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
To give conference/seminar papers at a local and national level
To participate in School research activities.

Teaching

To design and deliver teaching programmes for courses and contribute to module development as part of a module team
To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work, and the pastoral care of students of Cardiff University
To inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
To supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master's students and the cosupervision of PGR's
To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students

Other

To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School's profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer.
To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields: Modern African History
Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level
Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
Proven ability to publish in national journals and/or other research outputs
Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding
Ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules across the Schools teaching programmes

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working

Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor

Desirable Criteria

Relevant professional qualification(s).
Evidence of collaborations with industry.
Proven ability to work without close supervision
Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.
A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.

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