Lecturer in French

Job title:

Lecturer in French

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

School / DirectorateSchool of Modern LanguagesAdvertLecturer in FrenchThe School of Modern Languages is seeking a Lecturer in French (Teaching and Research pathway)The successful applicant will deliver high-quality and research-led teaching, predominantly at undergraduate level, and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. They will pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise and inspire others to do the same. The School particularly welcomes applications from candidates who are able to deliver teaching in French Culture, History, and Language and a research profile that fits within one or several of our School research themes (History and Heritage, Global Language Based Area Studies, Transnational Cultural and Visual Studies).The post is full time (35 hours per week), available from 1 August 2024, and fixed term until 15 August 2025 to provide cover for research leave.Salary:
£39,347 – £44,623 per annum (Grade 6) or
£49,794 – £54,395 per annum (Grade 7)For informal enquiries about the vacancy please contact David Clarke, Head of School, via or Dr Caroline Lynch, Deputy Head of School, viaDate advert posted: Friday, 14 June 2024Closing date: Sunday, 30 June 2024Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:Post Reference Number18635BRJob DescriptionResearch

• To conduct research within French and Francophone Studies and contribute to the overall research performance of the School of Modern Languages and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences and/or other research outputs, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.

Additional Criteria for Grade 7: contribute to internationally recognised research performance

• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals.

Additional Criteria for Grade 7: independently develop research objectives, acting as PI as required

• To give conference/seminar papers at a local and national level.

Additional Criteria for Grade 7: present at international 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

Additional Criteria for Grade 7: independently contribute to module and course development and lead modules

• 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 co-supervision of PGR’s.

Additional Criteria for Grade 7: Acts as a PGR progress review panel member as required

• To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students.

Other – Both Grade 6 and Grade 7

• 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

Salary Range Max.54,395GradeGrade 6Salary Range Min.39,347Job CategoryAcademic – Teaching & ResearchCareer PathwayTeaching & ResearchPerson SpecificationOur Person Specification is split into 2 sections: essential and desirable.Please demonstrate clearly how you meet all of the essential criteria. Please ensure that you communicate this fully by creating a supporting statement document, listing all of the criteria as headings and commenting against each one as to how you meet them. Where possible you should give examples of how, when and where you have used your experience, knowledge, specific skills and abilities to match those required for this particular job role.When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure that you put your name and the vacancy reference number, e.g. Supporting Statement for NAME XXXXBR.’The desirable section contains a list of skills, qualifications and experience that it would be beneficial for the jobholder to have.All short-listing decisions will be based initially on essential criteria, with desirable being used to further select or deselect candidates as appropriate.We interview those candidates who are the closest match to the identified criteria.Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide examples of their research publications for consideration by the selection panel.Essential CriteriaQualifications and Education * Postgraduate degree at PhD level in French and / or Francophone Studies or relevant subject area.
Additional Criteria for Grade 7: Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification or experienceKnowledge, Skills and Experience * Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level, and the capacity to teach at undergraduate level on one of more of French Culture, History and Language.
Additional Criteria for Grade 7: significant experience * Ability to contribute to the continued development of modules across the Schools teaching programmes

• An established expertise and proven portfolio of research within the following research fields:
• French and / or Francophone Studies
• Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field

Additional Criteria for Grade 7: growing national reputation within field * Proven ability to publish in national journals and/or other research outputs
Additional Criteria for Grade 7: proven substantial record of publications in national journals and/or other research outputs * Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding
Additional Criteria for Grade 7: strong portfolio of research grantsPastoral, 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

10. A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administrationDesirable Criteria * Research that fits within one or several of our School research themes (History and Heritage, Global Language Based Area Studies, Transnational Cultural and Visual Studies).

• Relevant professional qualification(s).
• Proven ability to work without close supervision
• 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.

Expected salary

£39347 – 44623 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 06:16:49 GMT

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