Reference Number 008641

Location Gilmorehill Campus / Main Building

College / Service COLLEGE OF ARTS
Department SCHOOL OF CRITICAL STUDIES
Job Family Research And Teaching
Position Type Part Time
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Lecturer in New Testament and Culture (part time)
Job Purpose
To undertake high-quality research and research-supervision and to make an active
and high-level contribution in the School of Critical Studies in the College of Arts to
teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Theology and Religious Studies,
within the research cluster Religion, Literature and Culture with special reference to
New Testament and Culture, and to undertake administration as requested by the
Head of School.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To develop and sustain individual / joint research projects of international standard
and demonstrable in the School, Centre or relevant Unit of Assessment and to pursue
and secure external funding for the same through successful grant applications to
Research Councils and other funding bodies.
2. To contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Unit of
Assessment, School and College, including maintaining a track record of high quality
publications and demonstrable impact.
3. To participate fully in the School, College and Universitys research culture and to
attend and participate in appropriate research seminars/conferences.
4. To be responsible for the supervision and training of postgraduate, Masters and
doctoral students and to ensure their effective development in line with University and
(where relevant) funder guidelines
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5. To participate in the design, review, organisation, delivery and assessment of
undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities in accordance with the Schools
programmes, including the delivery and development of cross teaching and
employability initiatives.
6. To participate fully in the assessment process (using a variety of methods and
techniques) and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to
support their learning.
7. To undertake School/College level administration as directed and supported by the
Head of School or VP Head of College.
8. To work effectively in co-operation with colleagues in the School, College and
University as a whole.
9. To provide student support at College level, normally through acting as an adviser.
10. To develop research and where appropriate teaching initiatives, which support the
School and College Knowledge Exchange agendas.
11. To engage in professional development as appropriate.
12. To contribute to the enhancement of the Universitys international profile in line
with the Universitys Strategic Plan, Glasgow 2020 A Global Vision
http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_180610_en.pdf
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 PhD in a relevant subject area.
A2 Up-to-date knowledge of research within a relevant area which enhances and
expands existing areas of expertise within the School/College.
A3 A developing international research profile appropriate to academic experience.
Skills
Essential:
C1 Evidence of outstanding achievement as teacher and researcher appropriate to
academic experience.
C2 Ability to demonstrate originality and innovation in scholarship.
C3 Proof of commitment to research and publication, with at least 2 items of published
research of demonstrable 3*/4* quality.
C4 Ability and willingness to provide quality and innovation in teaching and
assessment over a range of topics in the School/College in line with current School and
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College agendas.
C5 Excellent communication and presentation skills (including high level of proficiency
in English).
C6 Relevant IT skills in support of research, teaching and administration.
C7 Self-motivation and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
C8 Capacity to enthuse and motivate students and colleagues.
C9 Time-management skills.
Desirable:
D1 Willingness to take advantage of Glasgow University Librarys extensive collection
of biblical material in future research.
Experience
Essential:
E1 3-5 years research experience, at least two years of which must be postdoctoral.
E2 Publication record and research profile which has the ability to enhance relevant
subject areas standing nationally and internationally and which would enhance any
future University submission to national research assessment exercise(s).
E3 Experience of undergraduate and preferably postgraduate teaching in relevant
subject area(s).
E4 Experience of teaching in a range of HE situations (from lectures to small-group
seminars).
E5 Relevant administrative experience (e.g. conference organising, student support,
course administration etc.)
E6 Some experience and success in attracting external research funding.
E7 Experience of postgraduate, Masters and PhD supervision appropriate to academic
experience. Where academic experience is gained outside of the UK the ability to
demonstrate equivalent experience may be considered.
Job Features
Planning and Organising
Participating fully in a team of research-active staff.
Researching and publishing work of the highest quality in appropriate outlets
Preparing and presenting applications for research funding
Planning and organising research meetings, seminars and conferences
Supervising postgraduate, Masters and doctoral students
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Supervising, where appropriate, postdoctoral research assistants
Actively contributing to University/College/School research strategy
Contributing to international and national research developments
Providing leadership in designing programmes and courses, and in delivering teaching
to undergraduate and postgraduate students
Undertaking assessment and delivering feedback to undergraduate and postgraduate
students
Organising knowledge exchange and outreach activities as appropriate
Decision Making
Decisions on research methodology and submission of grant applications
Decisions on placement of research output
Decisions on programme/course content and teaching and assessment methods
Decisions on short-term and longer-term research objectives for postgraduate students
Contributing constructively and positively to University/College/School decision-
making on research and teaching
Prioritising workload in accordance with agreed School/College strategy.
Taking responsibility for organisation of resources, as appropriate.
Internal/External Relationships
Internal
Head of Subject, Head of School, Head of College and University officers to ensure that
strategic objectives are met
Academic colleagues for information exchange to facilitate effective research and
teaching.
Research students/postdoctoral researchers to oversee and advise on research
Undergraduate and postgraduate students to optimise their learning
Administrative staff for exchange of information relating to delivery of research and
teaching
External
Key researchers in the field
Key practitioners
Relevant governmental and non-governmental organisations
Research Councils, charitable bodies and other external sources of research funding
General public/media
Problem Solving
World-class research is a key aspect of this post, including solving research problems at
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the forefront of the field and the development of new ideas, methods and research
projects
Resolving issues regarding research funding
Resolving issues arising in pursuit of research objectives
Assisting research students to resolve problems regarding their research
Assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students to resolve problems regarding
their studies
Resolving issues arising in performance of administrative functions
Proposing, imaginatively, strategies and negotiating alternative arrangements in
response to strategic challenges in research, teaching and service
Standard Terms & Conditions
The salary will be on the Research and Teaching Grade, level 7, 32,590 - 36,661 per
annum, pro rata to 28 hours per week.
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.
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.
Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The successful applicant of this post will be enrolled onto the Universitys Early Career
Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide for you as an early career
academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to
facilitate the advancement of your academic career.
Information on the programme can be found on our website at:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources/staff/all/pay/earlycareerdev/
New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6
months.
Vacancy Ref: 008641, closing date: 1 June 2014
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