Information Studies Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Job Purpose

To develop, lead and sustain research and scholarship of international standard and contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by delivering, organising and reviewing agreed teaching, assessment and administration processes to enhance learning and teaching in the School of Humanities. In particular, we seek a candidate with the necessary expertise to research and teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in digital scholarship and special collections (rare books and manuscripts), considering the use of information in a variety of formats including historical and archival sources, in the subject area of Information Studies. They should have broad knowledge of digital materiality and/or working knowledge of decolonial practices in the library/archives sector.

For appointment at Grade 9:

In addition to the above: To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard, high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College. To actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.   Pursue and deliver independent research proposals and/or collaborative research projects, project managing research activities, supervising and taking responsibility for the research team. Securing external resources to support research individually and/or jointly, as appropriate to the subject area.

2.   Develop an expert reputation in the field by effective dissemination and publishing of research findings in leading journals and conferences, and where appropriate undertaking knowledge exchange activities.

3.   Make a substantial contribution to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College. Establishing and leading research collaborations with appropriate individuals and groups within the University, including multi-disciplinary links, and developing external research collaborations both nationally and internationally, to ensure that research activities are at the forefront of the field.

4.   Actively contribute to the effective management and administration of the College/School, assuming responsibility for the management of allocated resources and contributing to the

wider organisation of the subject area.

5.   Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.

6.   Develop effective approaches which enhance intellectual understanding and innovation in the field and support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment, involving blended and online provision.

7.   Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face to face and online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem-based learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.

8.   Develop effective working relationships with students and early career staff in the subject specialism, providing specialist advice, support and academic leadership. Work in partnership with relevant student services teams, respond appropriately to the diverse range of learning approaches and learner needs.

9.   To supervise project work at undergraduate and Masters levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.

10. Take on administrative or management roles within the subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.

11. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

12. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

13. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

For appointment at Grade 9:

14. Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of international standard, participating actively in the development of College/School research strategy.

15. Act as principal investigator or project leader on major research projects with a portfolio of research activity and publications of high quality and impact.

16. Take a lead in major funding bids and related activities, including Knowledge Exchange, which develop and sustain support for the subject area and recognised excellence for the University.

17. Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality course/programme administration, setting and monitoring standards and lead on the development of policy and practice across research and teaching teams (beyond subject/school level).

18. Create and develop effective networks with students, staff across the University, and external stakeholders to oversee the embedding of key University priorities such as graduate attributes, professional requirements, work-related learning, transitions support, student mobility and quality enhancement within credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities.

19. Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/programme delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment within campus based, blended and online provision.

20.  Lead the development of inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that recognise the needs of a diverse student cohort, taking appropriate responsibility for managing associated cultural changes and staff support and development.

21. Regularly attend and participate in appropriate activities to effectively contribute to the subject specialism, through learned societies, professional bodies, broader review and editorial processes. Disseminate research findings locally, nationally and internationally to enhance learning within the discipline and to represent the University externally.

22. Through an established network of external stakeholders, increasingly influence public understanding and/or professional policy and practice aligned with the strategic priorities of the School/College/University.

23. Supervise individual student projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to ensure their effective development and assisting with difficulties e.g. learning support/problems.

24. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

25. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

26. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/ Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in related discipline with a growing reputation for scholarship within the subject area

A2 Membership of relevant professional body, where appropriate

A3 Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline to develop research and teaching programmes/methodologies/learning support

For appointment at Grade 9:

A4 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in related discipline with an extensive and established reputation in research and significant teaching experience within the discipline/subject area

A5 Membership of a relevant professional body, if applicable

A6 Recognised expertise in subject discipline/specialism to develop new knowledge and understanding within the field.

A7 A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level

A8 Sustained engagement with current practice and developing knowledge

A9 Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/Service strategies, aims and ambitions.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Established reputation in research and teaching, including an international research profile in the subject area

C2 Proven ability to design, review and enhance multiple learning, teaching and assessment programmes

C3 Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding and developing early career academic colleagues

C4 Ability to contribute to broader leadership and management activities along with an awareness of current and future priorities of the University/College/School/Service

For appointment at Grade 9:

C7 Ability to disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences to promote understanding

C8 Ability to undertake academic leadership of groups/activities with substantial impact on finance and other resources

C9 Ability to forge new and effective relationships with colleagues, internally and externally, to foster collaboration across the University and with colleagues in other institutions

C10 Ability to demonstrate independent thought in order to generate original research and secure research income

Experience

Essential:

E1 Established track record of research outputs and of applying for, and securing, external research funding compatible with enhancing the School’s research profile in accordance with School objectives

E2 Experience and achievement in the relevant field reflected in an expanding personal academic portfolio

E3 Experience of developing and demonstrating teaching and research methods and devising models, approaches, techniques, critiques and methods

E4 Track record of continuous engagement with current practice and developing knowledge

E5 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication

E6 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage

For appointment at Grade 9:

E7 Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major research and teaching activities

E8 Substantial track record of published research of international standard compatible with enhancing the School’s submission to the REF

E9 Established track record of successfully securing funding for research projects, as appropriate for the subject specialism

E10 Internationally recognised excellence and reputation in subject area and scholarship of teaching in the discipline

E11 Proven track record of developing and devising teaching programmes, techniques and methods

E12 Track record of student supervision and development/mentorship/coaching of early career academic colleagues in subject area/team

E13 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication

E14 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage

Applicants should state clearly in their covering letter how they meet each of the essential criteria specified in the job description.   

Informal discussions about the post are welcome, please contact Prof Sarah Cook, [email protected], Head of Subject.   

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 8/9, £ 48,350 - £56,021 / £57,696 - £64,914 per annum.

This post is full time and open ended.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

In line with the commitments in the University of Glasgow’s Gaelic Language Plan, we also welcome and value skills in Gaelic language for anyone working within areas where key Gaelic services are delivered, in particular within the School of Humanities / Sgoil nan Daonnachdan and the College of Arts

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

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