Fixed-Term Lectureship in Italian Studies, School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures, University of Manchester (0.6FTE)

The Italian Department of the University of Manchester is pleased to advertise a fixed-term Lectureship in Italian Studies, to start 1 September 2011.

Candidates with a specialism in any area of Italian Studies are encouraged to apply. The ability to teach course units and provide undergraduate supervision in the areas of Italian cultural and historical studies, and translation into English, will be an advantage. The successful candidate will also be expected to take responsibility for administrative tasks within the discipline area and in the broader context of the School, under the supervision of the head of discipline and the head of School. You must be able to collaborate closely with colleagues in the delivery of teaching and learning and be willing to take a share of responsibilities for student progress and academic management. You will also be eager to make a full commitment to our ideals of collegiality and academic integrity at all levels of activity.

The School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures (LLC) at the University of Manchester contains one of the UK’s largest concentrations of high-quality research and teaching in languages and linguistics. In this School the discipline area of Italian Studies has its place as a leading international centre of excellence in research and teaching in the areas of linguistics, history, cultural politics, translation studies, and the history of the book from the medieval period to the modern day.

Job specifications and further details can be accessed at:

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/vacancies/academic/vacancy/?ref=157744

The closing date is 13 July 2011, with interviews provisionally scheduled for the period 20-29 July. Please note that applicants must submit the completed application form to the (postal or email) address given in the particulars.

Informal inquiries can be made to the Head of Department, Dr Delia Bentley:
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Tel +44 (0) 161 275 3123

Best wishes,
Guyda Armstrong