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Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, University of Nottingham

Job category Junior faculty / Tenured, continuing or permanent
AOS Applied Ethics, Political Philosophy and Social Philosophy
AOS categories Social and Political Philosophy
AOC Applied Ethics, Political Philosophy and Social Philosophy
AOC categories Social and Political Philosophy
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number ARTS204315
Location Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Start date January 2016
Job description

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

Role Profile Form

 

Job Title:                                                                Assistant Professor

School/Department:                          Humanities/Philosophy

Salary:                                                    £34,233 to £45,954 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

 

Job Family and Level:                      Research and Teaching Extended level 5                       

Contract Status:                                   Permanent (from January 2016)

Hours of Work:                                    Full-time

 

Location:                                                Humanities

 

Reporting to:                                        Head of Department

 

Purpose of the Role:

 

The purpose of this role will be to lead and deliver individual and collaborative research and teaching in the Department of Philosophy, and make a contribution to the direction of research programmes in the School of Humanities. The post holder will develop new concepts and ideas and will be expected, where appropriate, to develop and win support for innovative research and/or teaching development proposals and funding bids.

The Department of Philosophy is looking to enhance its current research and teaching strengths and is seeking to appoint a candidate with demonstrable research and teaching excellence in at least one of Applied Ethics, Political Philosophy and Social Philosophy. The ability to teach the Philosophy of Race may be an advantage.

The post holder will make a significant contribution to their academic unit via leadership and/or administrative management and/or co-ordination of specific initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

 

1.

To take the lead on, plan, develop and conduct individual and/or collaborative research objectives, projects and proposals either as an individual or as part of a broader programme. 

2.

To establish a national reputation and regularly disseminate and explain research findings through leading peer-reviewed national publications (on a sustained basis), conferences and other appropriate media.

3.

To generate income by developing and winning support for innovative research proposals and funding bids. Where appropriate, undertake consultancy projects where there is a demonstrable benefit to the University and academic unit.

4.

To deliver teaching across a range of modules or within a subject area, providing curriculum leadership within own area of expertise

5.

To be responsible for the design of modules and/or programmes of study in specialist area and for their quality. Where appropriate identify the need for developing the content or structure of existing modules and make proposals on how this should be achieved. 

6.

To supervise and examine Undergraduate, Masters and PhD students.

7.

To coach and support tutorial groups, developing their knowledge and their learning skills, and be responsible for the pastoral care of students within a specified area, dealing with sensitive issues.

8.

To comply with The University of Nottingham Teaching Quality Assurance standards and procedures.  Ensure teaching quality assessment and assessment of progress and other information is maintained and supplied to the University as required.

9.

To build relationships and collaborate actively with internal and external contacts, nationally and if appropriate internationally, to complete research projects and to advance the discipline.

10.

To be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations, and student attendance, and to represent the school on various committees and working groups in the wider University and outside of the University. Managing or monitoring assets and budgets allocated as part of the role.

11.

To contribute to student recruitment and provide appropriate advice to others involved in this activity

12.

To ensure that the School's arrangements for compliance with the University Safety Policy are implemented.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience


Qualifications/ Education 

Essential: PhD, or very near to completion, in Philosophy.

Desirable: Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent.


Skills/Training

Essential: Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers, using high level skills and a range of media.

Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally.

Ability to produce high-quality research in at least one of Applied Ethics, Political Philosophy and Social Philosophy, as evidenced by a publication record in these areas that is appropriate to stage of career.

Desirable: Skills in counselling, pastoral care and motivating students.

Ability to teach the Philosophy of Race


Experience

Essential: Research experience within at least one of applied ethics, moral psychology and feminist philosophy, appropriate to stage of career.

Experience and demonstrated success in delivering teaching within an agreed quality framework.

Desirable: Experience of developing successful funding applications

Experience of developing collaborative relationships with non-academic partners

 

Decision Making

i)      Taken independently by the role holder;

  • ·       Planning general research programme and direction
  • ·       Devising applications for new research funding
  • ·       Planning the content and delivery of teaching

ii)     Taken in collaboration with others;

  • ·       Collaborative research applications
  • ·       Structure/content of joint modules

iii)    Referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder;

  • Any items implying changes in School policy.

Additional Information

Since June 2014 the Department has subscribed to the BPA/SWIP Good Practice Scheme. Details of the Scheme can be found here: http://bpa.ac.uk/resources/women-in-philosophy/good-practice

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jonathan Tallant, tel: +44 115 951 4643 or email [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Web address to apply http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/...
Hard deadline October 2, 2015, 7:59pm BST
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/...
Contact name Jonathan Tallant
Contact email
Contact phone +44 115 9514643
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