Advert: SL/L in Economic and Social History

The position is for a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Economic and Social History. As the particulars below state, the postholder will have a research focus on the United States within the period from the late 19th century to the late 20th century.

Informal inquiries to Ray.Stokes@glasgow.ac.uk.

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Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Economic and Social History

Reference Number 026636

Location: Gilmorehill Campus / Main Building

College / Service: COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department: SCHOOL OF SOCIAL & POLITICAL SCIENCES

Job Family: Research And Teaching

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: £43,266 – £50,132 / £45,163 – £58,089

Job Purpose

**This position is available at both Lecturer and Senior Lecturer Level. Please indicate on your cover letter which level / levels you wish to be considered for**

To develop, lead and sustain research and scholarship of international standard and contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by delivering, organising and reviewing agreed teaching, assessment and administration processes to enhance learning and teaching in the Subject Area of Economic and Social History, in the School of Social & Political Sciences. The postholder will have a research focus on the United States within the period from the late 19th century to the late 20th century. Any specialism in economic and social history is welcome, although expertise in the history of capitalism and/or environmental history would be desirable. The postholder will also be expected to offer research-led teaching across the range of the Subject Area’s existing undergraduate and postgraduate-taught programmes. The latter include the MSc in Global Economy programme; the Erasmus Mundus International Masters programme in Global Markets, Local Creativities (GLOCAL); the MSc in History programme; and PGT teaching in connection with joint programmes with the University of Glasgow’s strategic partner, the University of Nankai. In addition, there would potentially be opportunities to contribute to PGT programmes in the Adam Smith Business School.

For appointment at Grade 9: a substantial contribution will be made to the strategic direction of the School/College through actively engaging in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Pursue and deliver independent research proposals and/or collaborative research projects, project managing research activities, supervising and taking responsibility for the research team. Securing external resources to support research individually and/or jointly, as appropriate to the subject area.

2. Develop an expert reputation in the field by effective dissemination and publishing of research findings in leading journals and conferences, and where appropriate undertaking knowledge exchange activities.

3. Make a substantial contribution to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College. Establishing and leading research collaborations with appropriate individuals and groups within the University, including multi-disciplinary links, and developing external research collaborations both nationally and internationally, to ensure that research activities are at the forefront of the field.

4. Actively contribute to the effective management and administration of the College/School, assuming responsibility for the management of allocated resources and contributing to the wider organisation of the subject area.

5. Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.

6. Develop effective approaches which enhance intellectual understanding and innovation in the field and support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision.

7. Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face to face and potentially online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem based learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.

8. Develop effective working relationships with students and early career staff in the subject specialism, providing specialist advice, support and academic leadership. Work in partnership with relevant student services teams, respond appropriately to the diverse range of learning approaches and learner needs.

9. To supervise project work at undergraduate and masters levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.

10. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

11. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

12. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

For appointment at grade 9:
In addition to the duties and responsibilities above:

1. Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of international standard, participating actively in the development of College/School research strategy. Disseminate research findings locally, nationally and internationally to enhance learning within the discipline and to represent the University externally.

2. Take a lead in major funding bids and related activities, including Knowledge Exchange, which develop and sustain support for the subject area and recognised excellence for the University. Through an established network of external stakeholders, increasingly influence public understanding and/or professional policy and practice aligned with the strategic priorities of the School/College/University.

3. Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality course/programme administration, setting and monitoring standards and lead on the development of policy and practice across research and teaching teams (beyond subject/school level).

4. Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/programme delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment within campus based, blended and online provision.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

A1: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in related discipline with a growing reputation for scholarship within the subject area.
A2: Membership of relevant professional body, where appropriate.
A3: Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline to develop research and teaching programmes/methodologies/learning support.
A4: Established reputation in research and teaching, including an international research profile in the subject area.

For appointment at grade 9:
A5: Recognised expertise in subject discipline/specialism to develop new knowledge and understanding within the field.
A6: A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level.
A7: Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/Service strategies, aims and ambitions.

Skills
C1: Proven ability to design, review and enhance multiple learning, teaching and assessment programmes.
C2: Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding and developing early career academic colleagues.
C3: Ability to contribute to broader leadership and management activities along with an awareness of current and future priorities of the University / College / School / Service.
C4: Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities.
C5: Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to the research and teaching activities within the School/College.
C6: Proven ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines/institutions in developing and progressing research.

For appointment at grade 9:
C7: Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major research and teaching activities.
C8: Ability to undertake academic leadership of groups/activities with substantial impact on finance and other resources.

Desirable:
D1. Evidence of the ability and willingness to take on appropriate course leadership roles in teaching and administrative responsibility

Experience
E1: Established track record of research outputs and of applying for, and securing, external research funding compatible with enhancing the School’s research profile in accordance with School objectives.
E2: Experience and achievement in the relevant field reflected in an expanding personal academic portfolio.
E3: Experience of developing and demonstrating teaching and research methods and devising models, approaches, techniques, critiques and methods.
E4: Track record of continuous engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.
E5: Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.

For appointment at grade 9:
E6: Internationally recognised excellence and reputation in subject area and scholarship of teaching in the discipline.
E7: Track record of student supervision and development/mentorship/coaching of early career academic colleagues in subject area/team.

Job Features

Dimensions

Accountable for the delivery of research, teaching and academic management activities within area of responsibility.

Play a leading role in developing University, College and School research strategy, attending and presenting at high profile international conference and taking responsibility for key research activities within subject specialism.

Make a substantial contribution to international and national research developments through committee membership on scholarly and advisory bodies.

Design and deliver a range of courses/modules across the subject area, at all levels, underpinned by research/scholarship.

Leadership and engagement in all aspects of research and teaching, enhancing quality in the subject/School/College.

Responsibility for student supervision and supporting/coaching early career staff in the relevant subject area.

For appointment at Grade 9:

Leading major research projects of strategic importance and play a leading role in developing University, College and School research strategy, attending and presenting at high profile international conference and taking responsibility for key research activities within subject specialism.

Contributing to the academic leadership and management of the School, e.g. by chairing committees and leading on key processes.

Maintaining a portfolio of international standard research activity and publications of high quality and impact.

Planning & Organising

Organise workload and manage time effectively to undertake all teaching and administrative duties and scholarly and professional activity.

Play a leading role in the planning and implementation of research, teaching and administration at all levels within and beyond the School, including the identification of new initiatives.

Plan, organise, deliver and evaluate learning and teaching activities and carry out assessment at a variety of levels.

Plan and prepare individual/joint applications and secure research funding for future projects.

Undertake management activities, as directed by the Head of School and/or the Head of Subject.

For appointment at Grade 9:

Manage staff and resources within research and teaching teams effectively and efficiently, revising research plans accordingly.

Manage and provide leadership in strategic planning at all levels within and beyond the School, including the identification of new initiatives.

Plan, deliver and evaluate knowledge exchange and outreach activities as appropriate.

Decision Making

Prioritise work in line with agreed Subject/School objectives including assessment processes, course content and committee advice.

Take responsibility for an agreed research project, demonstrating leadership and making decisions on research methodology, submission of grant applications and choice of journals for publication and supervising members of research team where appropriate.

Decisions on course content, teaching methods, and applications by students; selection and liaison with External Examiners as appropriate.

Monitor and evaluate the content and delivery of relevant teaching programmes.

For appointment at Grade 9:

Devise and develop approaches to research and teaching which are innovative and reflect best practice and set priorities for early career staff accordingly.

Take responsibility for major research project(s), demonstrating leadership and making decisions on research methodology, submission of grant applications and choice of journals for publication and supervising/mentoring members of research team.

Contribute to University/ College/School decision-making.

Internal/External Relations

Internal:

Exchange relevant information with the Programme Leaders, Undergraduate/Postgraduate Directors, Heads of Subject and other relevant staff to ensure that School strategic objectives are met and that University protocols relating to quality assurance and programme enhancement are enacted.

Develop effective relationships with students and provide advice and support conducive to enhancing their academic engagement and learning, and, where relevant, seek advice from the University’s Student Support Services.

Develop effective relationships with academic and administrative colleagues in order to facilitate information exchange and to encourage effective research and teaching.

For appointment at Grade 9:

Demonstrate leadership in building effective relationships with academic and professional services colleagues across the University, developing and promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, providing support and guidance to early career academics as appropriate

External:

Interaction with academic colleagues in other Universities (including external examiners) both nationally and internationally, and professional organisations to support knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Play a leading role in a range of student recruitment activities and build relationships with prospective students, as appropriate.

Engage with Research Councils, charitable bodies and other external sources of research funding.

For appointment at Grade 9:

Demonstrate leadership in the development of teaching and learning policy and practice locally, nationally and/or internationally.

Develop links with professional institutes to project the subject’s reputation, and disseminate scholarly outputs.

Problem Solving

Propose alternative strategies and negotiate alternative arrangements in overcoming any problems.
Resolve issues of an academic nature arising in relation to research/scholarship.
Provide advice to students and resolve issues or redirect as appropriate in order to provide effective pastoral care.

For appointment at Grade 9:

Resolving problems in relation to research and teaching activity, e.g. in relation to funding applications, research direction and mentoring early career staff to develop strategies for overcoming future difficulties.
Provide leadership in resolving student issues, providing effective support and guidance to students and to early career staff undertaking pastoral care.

Standard Terms & Conditions

**This position is available at both Lecturer and Senior Lecturer Level. Please indicate on your cover letter which level / levels you wish to be considered for**

The salary will be on the Research and Teaching Grade 8 or 9, £43,266 – £50,132 / £51,630 – £58,089 per annum.

This is a full time, open ended post.

If appointed at Grade 8 the successful applicant of this post will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career.

Information on the programme can be found on our website at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/all/pay/ecdp/

New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.

The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.

All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.

Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.

We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equality.

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Vacancy Reference: 026636 Closing Date: 24 July 2019