Dear colleagues,
The correct deadline for applications for these teaching fellowships
is the 13th of June. Interviews will be held on the 1st of July.
With best regards, and apologies for any confusion,
Helen Finch
Dr. Helen Finch,
Academic Fellow in German,
Department of German, Russian and Slavonic Studies,
School of Modern Languages, University of Leeds,
LS2 9JT
tel: 0113 343 33510
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/arts/people/20054/german/person/750/helen_finch
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
On 20 May 2011, at 10:23, Helen Finch wrote:
> With apologies for cross-posting
>
> Dear colleagues,
>
> I'm pleased to forward details of two teaching fellowship posts
> (ten months) in German at Leeds.
>
> Please find details below - the posts will be advertised on the
> Leeds' HR website from Monday (http://jobs.leeds.ac.uk), with
> details of how to apply,
>
> best wishes,
>
> Helen Finch
>
> Faculty – Arts
> School/Department – School of Modern Languages and Cultures
> Job Title – Two Teaching Fellows in German
> Job Summary
> Fixed term from 1 September 2011 to 30 June 2012
> These posts are to cover for one colleague on sabbatical, and one
> to cover for Prof. Stuart Taberner, who has been awarded a
> Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship. You will join a team
> committed to excellence in language teaching and to the delivery of
> research-informed and research-led teaching at all levels and will
> be expected to contribute to all areas of the curriculum and
> pastoral programme. You will have a PhD in a relevant area of
> German Studies (or a submitted doctoral thesis awaiting
> examination) and a track record of successful teaching in Higher
> Education.
>
> University Grade 7 (£29,972- £35,788 p.a). Due to funding
> limitations it is likely that the Leverhulme cover post will be at
> a maximum of £32,751
> Further information about the School and German Studies at Leeds
> can be found at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/smlc
> Informal enquiries may be made to Ingrid Sharp tel +44 (0)113 343
> 353508, email [log in to unmask]
> Closing date 13 June 2011
> This job specification and how to apply will be on the Leeds HR
> website from Monday 23 May: http://jobs.leeds.ac.uk.
>
> Job Description
> Responsible to: Head of School
> Reports to: Deputy Head of School
> Main Duties and Responsibilities
> • To coordinate and/or teach on at least two of the following
> modules in Applied and Professional German:
> GERM 2040/2041/2042 Applied German Language
> GERM 3060 German for Professional Purposes
> GERM 3090/3091/3092 Advanced Translation
> MODL 5114 and MODL 5115 Specialised German Translation
> • To teach on Core language modules at all levels
> To teach literature, culture, film and history on at least two of
> the following research-informed modules:
> GERM 1070 Approaching German Culture
> GERM 2700 Freedom and Control
> GERM 2310/2311 Berlin Republic
> GERM 2400/2401 Gender and Cultural Representation
> GERM 3140 War Imagined: Cultural Representations of War and
> Conflict in Germany
> GERM 3110 Dissertation in German
> • EITHER to develop existing links with German firms offering
> internships as part of the Residence Abroad provision for German
> students and to coordinate this aspect of RA provision OR to take
> the lead in promoting a research culture among undergraduates
> through coordinating and developing the Students as Scholars programme
> • To play a full role in tutoring, examining, curriculum
> development, KT activities and open days
> • To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required,
> consistent with the grade of the post
> Career Expectations
> The University of Leeds is committed to developing its staff. All
> staff participate in the Staff Review and Development scheme and we
> continue to work with individuals, supporting them to maximise
> their potential.
> Progression to a higher grade is dependent on an individual taking
> on an increased level of responsibility. Vacancies that arise
> within the area or across the wider University are advertised on
> the HR website - http://jobs.leeds.ac.uk - to allow staff to apply
> for wider career development opportunities.
> University Values
> All staff are expected to operate in line with the university’s
> values and standards, which work as an integral part of our
> strategy and set out the principles of how we work together. More
> information about the university’s strategy and values is available
> at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/comms/strategy/
>
> Person Specification
> Essential:
> • have a PhD in a relevant discipline related to German Studies (or
> a submitted doctoral thesis awaiting examination) (A)
> • have a track record of successful teaching in HE in particular
> (A, I)
> • Native or near native speaker competence in English and German
> (A, I)
> • In keeping with our commitment to research-informed teaching in
> our areas of research strength, you will be able to contribute to
> level 2 and 3 content modules in the area of your research (post
> -1945 culture, literature, film and history) (A,I)
> • be able to teach German language at all levels post ‘A’ level (A, I)
> In addition the following are essential requirements for one post
> (non-Leverhulme replacement):
> • be able to and and take responsibility for coordinating and
> delivering modules in applied and professional German at Levels 2
> and 3 (A, I)
> • be able to make a major contribution to translation from German
> to English at undergraduate and post-graduate level (A, I)
> • be willing and able to develop existing links with German firms
> offering internships as part of the Residence Abroad provision for
> German students (A,I)
>
> Desirable
> • Ability to demonstrate effective teaching skills and a range of
> delivery techniques and assessment methods (A,I)
> • Ability to contribute to teaching translation from German to English
> • Ability to take the lead in developing the research skills and
> awareness of students across the curriculum
> • Administrative experience in the UK HE context (A,I)
> • Willingness to undertake staff development in appropriate areas
> (A, I)
>
> Details of the terms and conditions of employment for all staff at
> the university, including information on pensions and benefits, are
> available on the Human Resources web pages accessible via the links
> on the right hand side, or at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/index.htm
> Learning and Teaching Award
> The Senate of the University has agreed that all newly appointed
> staff with a contract of 0.5 fte and above who have a teaching role
> and are deemed new to teaching in HE should be required to complete
> successfully all of the requirements of the University of Leeds
> Teaching Award: Professional Standard 2 (ULTA-2) or an appropriate
> alternative. Whether or not this applies to you will be decided as
> part of the appointment procedure at interview.
> Further details of the ULTA-2 are available at www.leeds.ac.uk/sddu/
> lt/ulta/ulta2.html
> Guidance on the criteria used to decide ‘new to teaching’ is
> available at www.leeds.ac.uk/sddu/lt/ulta/ulta_criteria.html
> Staff with contracts of less than 0.5 fte may take the ULTA-2
> provided that they have a broad enough range of teaching and
> assessment to complete the requirements of the Programme: this will
> be decided in conjunction with the School and the course providers.
> Criminal Record Disclosures
> A Criminal Records Disclosure is not required for this position.
> However, applicants who have unspent convictions must indicate this
> in the ‘other personal details’ section of the application.
> Disabled Applicants
> The post is located in the School of Modern Languages and
> Cultures. Disabled applicants wishing to review access to the
> building are invited to contact the department direct. Additional
> information may be sought from the Recruitment Officer, email
> [log in to unmask] or tel + 44 (0)113 343 1723.
> Disabled applicants are not obliged to inform employers of their
> disability but will still be covered by the Disability
> Discrimination Act once their disability becomes known.
> Further information for applicants with disabilities, impairments
> or health conditions is available in the applicant guidance.
>
>
> Dr. Helen Finch,
> Academic Fellow in German,
> Department of German, Russian and Slavonic Studies,
> School of Modern Languages, University of Leeds,
> LS2 9JT
>
> tel: 0113 343 33510
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
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