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****************************************************** * http://www.anthropologymatters.com * * A postgraduate project comprising online journal, * * online discussions, teaching and research resources * * and international contacts directory. * ****************************************************** If you are interested in teaching dedicated people who work full-time and study part-time in the evening in Central London this might be of interest to you - these are modules on the MSc Development Studies/MSc Development Studies and Social Anthropology. The application deadline is THIS Sunday. The hourly rates have been increased since this advert went out earlier in the month. You need to apply on line, go to: http://jobs.bbk.ac.uk/fe/tpl_birkbeckcollege01.asp?s=eziKhNSpCaRDiFfRax&jobid=45565,8282495614&key=47021169&c=332387359814&pagestamp=dbpqtfghbvfdvwhnvq Job Details Associate Lecturer A: MSc Development Studies Reference Number 10778 Location London, Bloomsbury School/Department Geography, Environment and Development Studies Position Type Fixed term Hours Variable Purpose and Main Duties This is an exciting opportunity for applicants with specialist interest in teaching on our MSc Development Studies programme. We are currently looking for a number of part-time fixed term Associate Lecturer A's to teach the following modules beginning September/October 2012: * War, Conflict and Development (option module) * Development Studies: Theoretical Approaches (core module) * The Politics and Economics of Development (core module) Your main responsibility will be preparation, teaching, contributing to and undertaking student assessment and examinations across the programme and undertaking the student pastoral care associated with teaching on the module. You will deliver teaching to Birkbeck students in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully and undertake all related course administrative duties as required. Candidate Requirements In addition to the job requirements outlined on the attached role profile the minimum requirements for selection are as follows: * Have or be close to completing a PhD or equivalent in a relevant area * Relevant teaching experience and ability to teach at Level 7, ideally working with adult students within the HE/FE sector * A good understanding of the needs of part-time adult learners and be able to relate well to their individual needs and engage their interest and enthusiasm * Experience of/or willingness to develop a wide range of teaching and assessment methods * Demonstrably effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills across a range of relevant contexts * A working knowledge of IT including word, excel, email and experience of/or willingness to use (Moodle), a virtual learning environment * Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently as appropriate * Willing to engage in reflective practice Please note: Candidates will need to demonstrate competence or significant potential in all areas. In addition it is desirable that candidates have: * Significant experience of teaching adults from a wide range of backgrounds on open access courses (particularly in HE) * A Teaching Qualification Further Information Informal enquiries on the role can be made to the Programme Director Dr Karen Wells via email ([log in to unmask]) however please note that only completed formal applications through the online system will be considered. Remuneration: Payment is based on an hourly rate dependent on length of service with the College (starting rate £34.27 per hour inclusive of holiday pay) for contact hours worked. This hourly rate includes preparation, teaching, assessment, marking and other examining and administrative duties in connection with the course. Applicants should note that rates are currently under negotiation and may increase prior to the beginning of term. Closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 19th August 2012. Following short-listing, interviews are likely to be held as soon as possible thereafter. Birkbeck employees who are currently at risk of redundancy or who have had their hours reduced and who meet the minimum criteria will be given preferential consideration. If you have difficulties accessing this site please email [log in to unmask], quoting the appropriate reference, 10778 in the subject header. Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic. Dr Penny Vera-Sanso Programme Director, Anthropology Assistant Programme Director, Development Studies Lecturer Development Studies Birkbeck College 36 Gordon Square London WC1 email: [log in to unmask] Principal Investigator, Ageing, Poverty and Neoliberalism in Urban South India New Dynamics of Ageing, a UK Cross-Council research programme email: [log in to unmask] ________________________________ From: penny vera-sanso <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 14:30 Subject: Associate Lecturer A: Social Anthropology post at Birkbeck, University of London ****************************************************** * http://www.anthropologymatters.com * * A postgraduate project comprising online journal, * * online discussions, teaching and research resources * * and international contacts directory. * ****************************************************** If you are interested in teaching dedicated people who work full-time and study part-time in the evening in Central London this might be of interest to you. Job Details Job Details Associate Lecturer A: Social Anthropology Reference Number 10807 Location London, Bloomsbury School/Department Geography, Environment and Development Studies Grade 07 Position Type Fixed term Hours Variable Purpose and Main Duties Based within the Department of Geography, Environment & Development Studies this is an exciting opportunity for applicants with specialist interest in teaching Level 4 Social Anthropology (equivalent of 1st year undergraduate level) to part-time adult learners as part of our small teaching team. Your main responsibility will be preparation, lecturing, administration, pastoral care and assessment on the Social Anthropology programme. You will deliver teaching to Birkbeck students in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully and undertake all related course administrative duties as required. We are currently looking for a part-time fixed term Associate Lecturer A to teach the following Level 4 modules from Autumn Term 2012. * An Introductory Anthropology module (Ways of Seeing) * Material Culture, Consumption and Construction of Self The modules are taught 1 evening a week each from 6-9pm (combining lectures, seminars and group work) in 10 week blocks with 1 reading week so 30 contact hours per modular occurrence. Candidate Requirements In addition to the job requirements outlined on the attached role profile the minimum requirements for selection are as follows: * A first degree in Social Anthropology or an equivalent qualification in a relevant area * Relevant teaching experience, ideally working with adult students within the HE/FE sector * A good understanding of the needs of part-time adult learners and be able to relate well to their individual needs and engage their interest and enthusiasm * Experience of/or willingness to develop a wide range of teaching and assessment methods * Demonstrably effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills across a range of relevant contexts * A working knowledge of IT including word, excel, email and experience of/or willingness to use (Moodle), a virtual learning environment * Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently as appropriate * Willing to engage in reflective practice Please note: Candidates will need to demonstrate competence or significant potential in all areas. In addition it is desirable that candidates have: * A Postgraduate degree/s in a relevant area * Significant experience of teaching adults from a wide range of backgrounds on open access courses (particularly in HE) * A teaching qualification Further Information Informal enquiries on the role can be made to the Programme Director, Dr Penny Vera-Sanso via email to [log in to unmask] until 16th August 2012 however please note that only completed formal applications through the online system will be considered. Remuneration: Payment is based on an hourly rate of £53.50 per hour inclusive pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay for contact hours worked. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course. Closing date for completed applications is midnight on Wednesday 29th August 2012. Following short-listing, interviews are likely to be held in the week beginning Monday 10th September 2012. Birkbeck employees who are currently at risk of redundancy or who have had their hours reduced and who meet the minimum criteria will be given preferential consideration. To apply for this post please click on the 'Apply' button below. If you have difficulties accessing this site please email [log in to unmask], quoting the appropriate reference, 10807 in the subject header. Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic. If you would like additional information on the role profile please go to: http://jobs.bbk.ac.uk/fe/tpl_birkbeckcollege02.asp?s=AdmOlRWtGeVHmJjVeb&jobid=46018,7272576523&key=47239330&c=545698789833&pagestamp=dbftmtkgszckdtmlri Answers to enqueries to date include: 1. The Ways of Seeing module has up to two occurrences per year (autumn and summer terms) depending on student demand. 2. The Material Culture module is taught once a year, in spring term. 3. This is not a temporary replacement post. Best wishes Penny Dr Penny Vera-Sanso Programme Director, Anthropology Assistant Programme Director, Development Studies Lecturer Development Studies and Social Anthropology Birkbeck College 36 Gordon Square London WC1 email: [log in to unmask] Principal Investigator, Ageing, Poverty and Neoliberalism in Urban South India New Dynamics of Ageing, a UK Cross-Council research programme email: [log in to unmask] ************************************************************* * Anthropology-Matters Mailing List * * To join this list or to look at the archived previous * * messages visit: * * http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/Anthropology-Matters.HTML * * If you have ALREADY subscribed: to send a message to all * * those currently subscribed to the list,just send mail to: * * [log in to unmask] * * * * Enjoyed the mailing list? 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