Internal Applicants Only - Teacher in Medieval History

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This post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only.  Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.

Internal Applicants Only - Teacher in Medieval History
School of History, Archaeology and Religion

The School of History, Archaeology and Religion wishes to appoint a Teacher with expertise in the field of medieval history. This fixed-term role will be responsible for contributing to medieval history teaching on the BA and MA History degree programmes, as well as teaching on core modules at first and second year level, teaching of historiography, and some supervision of individual student projects.

You will be joining a dynamic and friendly department of historians, teaching across a wide range of time periods and geographical areas, with a lively research culture, and an active commitment to civic mission and public engagement. 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), is fixed term for 10 months, with an anticipated start date of 2 September.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Clare Griffiths (Head of History), [email protected] , or David Doddington (Programme Convenor for History), [email protected].

Informal enquiries in relation to the recruitment/ application process can be sent to Leah Fowler, HR Administrator - [email protected].

Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6)

Date advert posted: Thursday, 27 June 2024
Closing date: Thursday, 04 July 2024

External applications are currently not being considered for this post.  If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job Description

Job Purpose

As a member of the relevant teaching team(s) within the school/department, to design, co-ordinate, supervise and deliver units of teaching (which may include full modules) and assessment on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.  To also undertake required academic and teaching related administrative duties in relation to the delivery of that teaching and assessment, and the programmes as a whole.

To undertake a significant academic administrative/management role within the relevant section of the school/unit or other appropriate managerial activities.

You will be assigned an academic line manager, and the support of a mentor is available.

Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties

• Design and plan units of teaching within undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, such as individual lectures/seminars/workshops, larger sections of modules, or entire modules.  This includes identifying learning objectives and selecting appropriate curricula; selecting teaching methods, resources and reading; determining, designing and producing study material; planning course delivery and planning for contingencies such as slower/faster progress than anticipated.
• Where required, co-ordinate team teaching of modules, including liaison with other academics and/or postgraduate, to ensure the course complements other courses taken by students; collaborate with colleagues on course development and curriculum changes.
• Deliver units of teaching, which includes individual lectures/seminars/workshops, larger sections of modules, or entire modules. This includes preparing teaching material, communicating subject matter and encouraging critical discourse to develop rational thinking; observing and reacting to student interventions; responding to questions outside class times and to contingencies in course delivery.
• Carry out assessment for units of teaching, including designing assessment and marking criteria; supervising assessments where required (e.g., in class tests or presentations), marking assessments, entering marks on to university systems and providing written/oral feedback.
• Supervise and mark undergraduate and PGT projects as required.
• Undertake a significant academic administrative/management role within the relevant section of the school/unit or other appropriate managerial activities.
• Carry out teaching evaluation, including facilitating student feedback; reflecting on own teaching design and delivery and implementing ideas for improving teaching delivery and own performance.  Undertake continuous professional development activities agreed with line manager and through supporting activities such as probation or annual PDR (performance development review).
• Act as a point of contact for both academic and pastoral student queries, signposting and referring students to relevant advice and support services. This may be in the capacity of a formal Personal Tutor, or as member of a module delivery team.  
• Carry out teaching related administrative duties as required, dealing promptly with reactive requests, such as those relating to teaching, supervising students and administrative tasks or actions from committees and working groups.
• Undertake an academic administrative/management role within the relevant section of the school/unit or other appropriate managerial activities as required.

General Duties

• Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
• Abide by all University policies.
• Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Good first degree, plus a PhD or equivalent applied/professional experience in the field of Medieval History.

Proven effective teaching skills and relevant teaching experience, particularly of lecture/class lesson planning, group management and appropriate methods of assessment.

Ability to take full responsibility for the design, delivery, planning, and co-ordination of teaching units on a course, module, or programme of study, and for related assessments.

Effective proven verbal and written communications skills.

Effective proven organisational skills and ability to effectively manage and prioritise own workload alongside a flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Ability to deal with reactive requests on a regular/daily basis, such as those relating to teaching, supervising students and administrative tasks.

Ability to work collaboratively within a teaching team

Desirable Criteria

Relevant professional/teaching and learning qualification e.g., AdvanceHE Fellowship status or postgraduate teaching qualification.

Ability to contribute to the delivery of a second-year module on the history of the supernatural.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria

It is Cardiff University's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for shortlisting. Therefore, candidates must evidence they meet ALL the essential criteria and, where relevant, the desirable.

As part of the application process, you are asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined in the person specification. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide for each criterion.

When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure you name it with the vacancy reference number: 18699BR.

Your application will be at risk of not being progressed if you do not evidence you have met all essential criteria. The school welcomes the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.

Job Category

Academic - Teaching & Scholarship