UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
QUEEN ELIZABETH HOUSE
REFUGEE STUDIES CENTRE
TWO-YEAR DEPARTMENTAL LECTURESHIP IN FORCED MIGRATION
Background
Queen Elizabeth House is the Department of International Development at the
University of Oxford and provides links to all the major fields of study which
bear on the subject. It is also the centre of a world-wide network of scholars
and practitioners in developing countries, many of whom have been visitors to
the Department. Further information may be found on the QEH website at
http://www.qeh.ox.ac.uk
The Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) was established in 1982 and is part of Queen
Elizabeth House. Its purpose is to undertake multi-disciplinary research and
teaching and to disseminate research findings in this field through
publications, conferences, seminars, short courses and a network of
international links. It runs a nine-month MSc in Forced Migration, a Visiting
Fellows Programme and short courses for experienced practitioners, including
an International Summer School and a Southeast Asian Regional School in Forced
Migration. It publishes the Forced Migration Review, sponsors the Journal of
Refugee Studies (OUP) and houses the world's largest collection of unpublished
literature in the field of refugee and forced migration studies. Further
information may be found on the RSC website at http://www.rsc.ox.ac.uk
The two-year Departmental Lecturership
Dr Dawn Chatty has been awarded a two year Major Research Fellowship by the
Leverhulme Trust. Queen Elizabeth House wishes to make an appointment to the
position of Departmental Lecturer in Forced Migration with effect from 1
October 2005 until September 2007 to cover the period of Dr Chatty's
Fellowship.
The department hopes to appoint a social scientist with a background in
anthropology, sociology or other relevant discipline who has research and
teaching interests in the field of forced migration. An interest in forced
migration in the Middle East region would be desirable, however other regional
interests would also be considered. The scholar will be based at the Refugee
Studies Centre in Queen Elizabeth House.
The departmental lecturer will be expected to play an active role in the MSc
in Forced Migration and to teach the ESRC approved two-term research methods
course in the degree programme ; the lecturer will be expected to supervise
graduate students and doctoral candidates enrolled at Queen Elizabeth House
and elsewhere in the University. The lecturer will also be expected to
undertake some administrative tasks, in which all academic and academically
related appointees in the Centre are expected to participate.
The successful applicant will have:
(a) a doctorate or equivalent in a social science subject;
(b) an active research record in the field of forced migration;
(c) an appropriate academic publication record;
(d) the ability to present research findings effectively to fellow
professionals or other informed members of the public;
(e) the ability and background experience necessary to teach high-
achieving and challenging graduate students, including doctoral candidates,
and to carry out student assessment and course design;
(f) the appropriate background and the willingness to set-up and supervise
the field research work of student groups as part of the requirement for the
two-term Research Methods course in the MSc in Forced Migration degree;
(g) the ability to contribute effectively to the administrative work of
the Refugee Studies Centre and Queen Elizabeth House; and
(h) the ability to innovate and work effectively with colleagues and work
as part of an interdisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be on the establishment of Queen Elizabeth House
within the Social Studies Division and will be housed at the Refugee Studies
Centre.
The duties of the lecturer are:
- to teach the ESRC approved two-term research methods course and direct the
student group field research projects in the degree programme;
- to undertake some administrative tasks, in which all academic and
academically related appointees in the Centre are expected to participate;
- to supervise graduate students and doctoral candidates;
- to engage in university examining; and
- to engage in research on themes related to forced migration.
Terms and Conditions
The stipend will be on the Departmental Lecturer scale A09 (£19,460 - £25,699
pa), for two years. The probationary period will be for 6 months with a mid
way review. Any offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory
completion of a medical questionnaire.
The post is pensionable and the postholder eligible for membership of the
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), a contributory scheme to which
members currently pay 6.35 per cent of annual salary. Subject to the
University's Statement of Pensions Policy, which will be issued to the
successful candidate, the appointee will be deemed to be in membership of USS
until such time as he or she gives notice in writing to exercise the right not
to be a member of the scheme. Members of staff are required to retire not
later than the 30 September preceding their 66th birthday unless they can
demonstrate a vested interest as defined in the University's statutes in
retirement at 67. The appointee will be entitled to 38 days (pro rata) of
annual leave (this figure of 38 includes 8 public holidays). The actual
distribution of annual holidays, excluding the public holidays, is as detailed
in the relevant Staff Handbook. The University has a generous maternity leave
scheme. It operates two childcare nurseries. There is a waiting list, however,
for certain age groups. There is also a holiday play scheme for school-age
children. For more information, look at the childcare website
(www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/child) or email [log in to unmask] If you do
not have web access, please write to Equal Opportunities, University of
Oxford, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD.
The University runs a programme of in-house training and staff development
activities.
The department is relocating in September 2005 and the Refugee Studies Centre
will be based in Worcester Street where there is excellent access to shops and
transport services. A season ticket loan scheme is available for travel by bus
or train.
QEH is a non-smoking department.
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a list of principal publications,
copies of two research papers or book chapters authored by the applicant, and
the names and contact details of three referees, should be sent to the
Administrator, Queen Elizabeth House, 21 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LA (tel: 01865
273599, fax: 01865 273607, email [log in to unmask]) not later than
February 18th 2005. It is expected that interviews will take place during the
week beginning March 14th 2005. Applicants should also include their daytime
telephone number.
The University will assume that it is free to approach referees at any stage
unless the candidate's application stipulates otherwise (ie candidates who
wish a referee or referees to be approached only with their specific
permission and/or if they are being called for interview on the final short
list or are in receipt of a conditional offer, are asked to state such
requirements explicitly alongside their details of the relevant referee(s)).
At least one of those named as a referee should have direct experience of the
candidate's work, either as a manager or through a sustained period of
professional interaction, and ideally at least one should be a formal line
manager at the most recent employer. It would be helpful if candidates could
indicate the capacity in which their referees have gained knowledge of their
work. There is no application form for this post.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The policy and practice of the University of Oxford require that all staff are
afforded equal opportunities within employment and that entry into employment
with the University and progression within employment will be determined only
by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the
duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all
cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. Subject
to statutory provisions, no applicant or member of staff will be treated less
favourably than another because of his or her sex, marital status, sexual
orientation, racial group, or disability.
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