Lecturer in Ancient History

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Lecturer in Ancient History
School of History, Archaeology and Religion

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Ancient History to join the School of History, Archaeology and Religion. The role will undertake a full teaching load, including the development, delivery and evaluation of modules within the undergraduate and post qualification provision within the School. To supervise students and to carry out administrative duties within the work area as required. To pursue excellence in, teaching and to inspire others to do the same.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), is fixed term for 12 months and is immediately available.

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, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Prof Laurence Totelin, Head of Ancient History and Religion - [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: Tuesday, 5 March 2024

Closing date: Tuesday, 2 April 2024

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.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  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.

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching

• Design and deliver teaching programmes for courses, as required, and contribute to module development as part of a module team.
• Inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
• Supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master’s students and the co-supervision of PGR’s, where required.
• Supply pastoral care and provide support and guidance to students, building and establishing trust, which could be through acting as a Personal Tutor or as a member of a module delivery team.

Scholarship

• Contribute to scholarship in the area of work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of individual scholarship.
• Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work.
• Contribute to scholarship through interdisciplinary working with individuals and teams within, and external to, the wider university community.
• Carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work.

Other

• Engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
• Undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to, and which will enhance performance in, the role of Lecturer.
• Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development
• Participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education

Postgraduate degree at PhD level in any area of ancient history or relevant professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge and current advancements within ancient history.

Ability to design, deliver and continuously develop modules across the School’s teaching programmes.

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex and conceptual ideas clearly and confidently to others using high level skills and a range of media

The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor

Other

Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work.

Ability to work without close supervision.

Desirable Criteria

Relevant professional qualification(s).

Evidence of collaborations beyond academia.

Commitment to the Civic Mission of Cardiff University.

 Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.

Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.

A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.

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: 18260BR.

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