Lecturer in International and Comparative Education (Research & Teaching Track)

☞ University of Glasgow

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Glasgow Scotland

Category: Printing / Publishing

Industry: Education

Job type: Full-time, Contract

Salary: £44,045 - £51,034 a year

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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 Education in the field of International and Comparative Education. The postholder will build on the success of the School in publishing and attracting external funding for comparative and international research. The School is a member of the Global Education Policy (GLOBED) ERASMUS MUNDUS Masters programme and offers popular courses in Education and International Development and International and Comparative Education. The postholder will contribute to these courses and programmes and the development of new ones in this subject area.
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.
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
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. Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face to face and potentially online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem-based learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.
7. Develop effective working relationships with students and early career staff, 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.
8. To supervise project work at undergraduate and Masters levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.
9. Take on administrative or management roles within the subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.
10. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
11. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
12. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.
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
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
C1 Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in International and Comparative Education, to develop research and teaching programmes/methodologies/learning support
C2 Established reputation in research and teaching, including an international research profile in this subject area (or an emergent reputation for Grade 7)
C3 Proven ability to design, review and enhance learning, teaching and assessment programmes and work effectively with diverse groups of students.
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.
C5 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 (or, for Grade 7, an emergent record).
C6 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.
C7 Professional experience of working within organisation(s) dedicated to international education is an asset.
Please note that as part of your application you must address and demonstrate how you meet EACH of the essential/desirable criteria . If you do not address each criteria in the format explained above you will not be shortlisted for interview.
Standard Terms and Conditions
The salary will be on the Research and Teaching Grade 7/8, £35,845 - £40,322/£44,045 - £51,034 per annum.
This position is full time and fixed term for 2 years in the first instance.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.
New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.
All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.
Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Michele Schweisfurth, Michele.Schweisfurth@glasgow.ac.uk
Closing Date: 09 August 2021
The University of Glasgow is the current Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year.
It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.
We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.
The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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