LECTURESHIP (GRADE A) IN ITALIAN (REF A5292)
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
SCHOOL OF MODERN LANGUAGES

PARTICULARS OF APPOINTMENT

Applications are invited for a Lectureship (Grade A) in Italian in the
School of Modern Languages, tenable for three years from 1 September 1999.  
Applicants should have a native or near-native command of Italian, a higher
degree and teaching experience at tertiary level. A strong commitment to
research in any area of Italian studies (preferably demonstrable by scholarly 
publications) and an active interest in teaching a range of language and 
literary/cultural modules (postgraduate and undergraduate) are necessary.

THE SCHOOL OF MODERN LANGUAGES

The School of Modern Languages became a single department within the Faculty
of Arts when the former departments of French, German and Italian were
amalgamated with the Language Services Unit in 1996.  Spanish was added as
a fourth degree-level language in 1998.  The School now offers degree courses
in French, German, Italian and Spanish and provides language tuition for staff
and students across the University through the Language Services Unit. The
Head of School is assisted in the day-to-day running of the School by a School 
Management Group comprising the Directors of Studies for each language and
the Director of the Language Service Unit.  The academic establishment of the
School consists of one professor, two readers, three senior lecturers and
eight lecturers.  The present appointment will increase the number of lecturers 
involved in the teaching of Italian to three.

Italian is a major component in the following joint and multi-disciplinary
degrees: BA French & Italian, BA German & Italian, BA Italian & Spanish, BA
Modern Language Studies, BA Modern Language Studies (with a year abroad),
BA European Studies and BA Modern Languages & Visual Arts.  With the exception
of BA Modern Language Studies, all these are four-year degrees involving a
year's study abroad.  Italian is also available as part of BA Combined Arts
(where it may be read for two or three years), BSc Combined Science (where it
may be read for one year) and as a supplementary subject for one or two years
in other Single Subject degrees.  Under the Erasmus scheme, the School
operates student exchanges with Italian Universities in Padua, Pavia, Pisa,
Turin and Verona.  There are over 500 undergraduates (including those spending
a year abroad) registered on degree courses within the School in 1998-99, of
whom 180 are studying Italian.

Undergraduate courses throughout the School are modular and are designed,
through a system of core courses and electives, to lead students towards an
increasing level of specialism in the subjects they are studying according
to their individual needs and interests.  Language work, both written and
spoken, is a core element in each year.  Most students study Italian ab initio
and follow an intensive language course in the first year, but a small number
are admitted with GCSE or A-level qualification.  The School encourages a
flexible and innovative approach to language teaching and makes extensive use
of its language laboratories and self-access facilities which opened in 1995.
A range of literary and non-literary options is provided in all years.

DUTIES OF THE POST

The successful candidate will be expected, according to his or her specialisms,
to maintain a high research profile and contribute to the successful
continuation and development of courses in Italian at all levels.  A willingness
to undertake a fair share of Italian language teaching is essential.  Some
previous teaching experience, including a familiarity with new language
teaching methodologies, is desirable.

INFORMAL ENQUIRIES

Anyone wishing to discuss this post further is invited to contact the
Director of Italian Studies, George Ferzoco (tel. 0116 252 2654; e-mail 
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THE UNIVERSITY

The University has some 10,700 full and part-time resident students, and a
further 5,300 studying for postgraduate degrees by distance learning.  There
are six faculties: Arts, Education and Continuing Studies, Law, Medicine,
Science and the Social Sciences.

The University began by preparing students for external degrees of London 
University in 1921.  After 1945 it entered a phase of development which led 
in 1957 to its incorporation by charter as an independent university granting
its own degrees and becoming a national institution.  It has grown to embrace
almost all the major areas of teaching and research.  The University buildings
are on a site adjoining parkland one mile south of the city centre and range in
style from the original Georgian building to purpose-designed buildings, some of
which are imposing examples of modern architecture.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The appointment is subject to University Charter, Statutes, Ordinances, and
Regulations.  A Lecturer may be required to serve a probationary period of
up to three years.  Appointments on probation are reviewed annually.

Staff are responsible to the Head of the Department for such lecture courses, 
teaching, postgraduate supervision, examining and other work as may be
allotted to them.  They are required to take a full share in all examining work
and in the tutorial work of the Department (personal as well as academic) and
in such general work of the Department as may be required from time to time by
the Head of Department.  Staff are expected to attend regular Departmental Staff
Meetings.

Members of the academic staff are expected to undertake scholarly work and
research and the University endeavours to provide adequate resources for the
research interests of its staff.  Staff are also expected to undertake adult
and continuing education teaching as and when appropriate.

Appointments, unless otherwise stated are full-time, but no fixed number of
hours of work is prescribed for members of academic staff.  Extra-mural
lecturing for the University and examining work may be undertaken without
obtaining permission, and so may occasional lectures, broadcasts etc., but
before engaging in other paid external work, members of the academic staff
must consult the Vice-Chancellor who will, if he considers it necessary, bring
the matter before Senate and Council.  This stipulation applies to all paid
external work that it is proposed to undertake in vacations as well as during
terms, and in particular for consultancies and to work for any other University
at home, or abroad, including the Open University.


The salary scale for Lecturer Grade A is (in British Pounds Sterling):

17,238 - 18,185 - 18,915 - 19,869 - 20,811 - 21,597 - 22,579

The initial salary will depend upon qualifications and experience.

A Grade A lecturer may be advanced to Grade B before reaching the maximum point
on Grade A and it will be the normal expectation that a lecturer reaching the
maximum of Grade A should advance to Grade B. Promotion from lecturer Grade A
to lecturer Grade B would be made on a positive recommendation based on
academic attainment and ability and on a satisfactory standard of work.

Academic and related staff eligible for membership may, immediately on starting
their employment, join USS - the occupational pension scheme provided by this
University.  Unless, prior to becoming an employee he/she declares in writing
a wish not be a member of USS he/she will automatically be deemed to be a member
from the start of the employment and contributions will be deducted accordingly.
Contributions at the rate of 6.35% of salary will be deducted from the date of
entry to the Scheme, at which time full details of benefits, etc. will be
forwarded by the University Superannuation Office, from whom further information
can be obtained at any time.  The University contributes an amount equal to
approximately 14% of salary.

Appointments of members of the academic staff may be terminated by one term's
notice in writing to either side, such notice to be given not later than noon
on the first day on any term or of the long vacation (which counts as a term for 
purposes of notice).

Members of the academic staff are entitled to six weeks of paid holiday,
excluding public holidays, in each leave year (January to December). Members
of staff are expected to undertake such departmental duties as may be necessary
during vacations, e.g. in connection with admissions, supervision of field
courses or vacation courses. A member of staff is expected to consult his/her
Head of Department over his/her leave arrangements to ensure the smooth running
of the Department. A member of staff may take as holiday a continuous four-week
or such longer period as may be agreed with the Head of Department. On
termination of employment paid holiday entitlement shall be deemed to have
accrued in proportion to completed months of service in the leave year.

The Lecturer will be required to reside in or near Leicester unless otherwise
especially permitted.  The University has a scheme whereby it is prepared to
give some assistance towards removal expenses in certain cases.

Applications, on the required form, together with the names and addresses of
three persons to whom reference may be made, should be forwarded to reach the
Personnel Office (Academic Appointments) not later than 16 July 1999. The
required application form may be obtained from:

Personnel Office (Academic Appointments)
University of Leicester
University Road
LEICESTER
LE1 7RH
Telephone (0116) 252 2439
Fax (0116) 252 5140
e-mail [log in to unmask]

Please note that it is essential for an original signature to appear on
applications; therefore, if an application is submitted electronically or by
fax, then the original copy must also be posted at the earliest opportunity.

Candidates who wish to have an acknowledgement of their application for this
post should complete a postcard, affix an appropriate UK postal stamp and return
it with their application form.  It is anticipated that candidates shortlisted
for interview will be contacted by the end of July.  If you do not receive a 
communication from the Personnel Office by this date, then please assume that
your application has been unsuccessful.

K J Julian
Registrar and Secretary

University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester 
LE1 7RH

Telephone (0116) 252 2439
Fax (0116) 252 5140
e-mail [log in to unmask]

June 1999



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