Visiting Lecturer in Politics & International Relations (British Politics)
Visiting Lecturer in Politics & International Relations (British Politics)
Further particulars
The Politics & International Relations Faculty at New College of the Humanities wishes to appoint a Visiting Lecturer in British Politics.
About the College
New College of the Humanities is a university-level college based in Bloomsbury, London. The Master of the College is Professor A.C. Grayling.
The College offers liberal arts-style major/minor undergraduate degrees in English, History, Philosophy, Economics, and Politics & International Relations. We also offer PPE and PPH combinations as well as a single honours Law LLB.
The College is committed to providing an outstanding academic experience. Undergraduates receive at least one one-to-one tutorial every week. New College of the Humanities is committed to a very high staff-student ratio (10:1) and a high number of contact hours for students.
All students at New College of the Humanities are required to complete courses additional to their main degree. These combine to form the NCH Diploma on successful completion.
The College offers a range of financial aid to its students, including generous scholarships and bursaries, ensuring that those with the potential to thrive at the College are given the opportunity to do so.
The first students joined in September 2012, whilst Politics & IR was introduced in September 2013 at the College. This post is therefore an opportunity to join a growing College at an exciting stage of its development. As a small College, it is also a chance to be part of an institution where collegiality is central. The size of the College facilitates excellent staff-student relationships and an environment of interdisciplinary debate and interaction.
About Politics & International Relations at New College of the Humanities
The Politics & International Relations Faculty comprises: Dr Diana Bozhilova, Head of Faculty and Senior Lecturer in Democratic Transitions and EU Politics; Dr Callum Barrell, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations and Acting Head of Faculty; Dr David Rampton, Lecturer in World Politics; Dr Pablo Calderon-Martinez, Visiting Lecturer in Politics and International Relations; Dr Oliver Ayers, Lecturer in US Civil Rights; Dr Jason Xidias, Visiting Lecturer in Politics and International Relations; and Mr Marius Ostrowski, Lecturer in Nationalism and Democratization.
The Politics & International Relations BSc consists of 9 major courses. These run either over one or over two terms. The first and second terms are 12 weeks long with a reading week at week 7. The third term, which is eight weeks long, is devoted to revision, exams, and the NCH Diploma.
Lectures are attended by the entire class; tutorials are a mixture of one-to-one and small groups of no more than four students. Students are offered five one-to-one tutorials per course. The structure of the programme is available on the following website:
http://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/landing-pages/politics-and-international-relations-degree/
About the Post
The post is for a Visiting Lecturer in British Politics.
The Politics & International Relations Faculty invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer in British Politics who will convene and deliver the course British Constitutional and Political History since 1895. The lecturer will deliver twenty one-hour lectures, twelve tutorials, and approximately ten seminars to Level 6 undergraduate students over the first term of the 2017-18 academic year (Michaelmas). A revision session will be delivered in the third term (Trinity) in preparation for the exam. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will carry out approximately 40 (and no more than 45) hours of teaching, excluding marking and course administration. The post is open to a range of candidates working within the field of British constitutional and political history, including those who have recently submitted or are about to submit their PhD thesis. Prior teaching experience is desirable.
Applicants seeking further information are strongly encouraged to contact Dr Callum Barrell, Lecturer in Politics & IR and Acting Head of Faculty, at:
Terms and Conditions of Appointment
The appointment is tenable from 1 September 2017 to 30 June 2018.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Remuneration
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake approximately 40-45 hours of teaching, for which they will be remunerated the fixed sum of £3000.
Selection Criteria
Education, experience and achievements / ·PhD (completed or near completion), and appropriate prior degree(s).
·Research and/or teaching expertise in British constitutional and/or political history. / ·Proven excellent undergraduate teaching experience.
·Experience of teaching tutorials.
· An established research record and publications record, or evidence of outstanding research potentials.
Skills and knowledge / ·Knowledge of British constitutional and political history.
·Scholarship of the highest quality.
·An understanding of the learning needs of undergraduate students and how to address them.
·Excellent presentation skills.
Personal attributes / ·Excellent communication skills.
·Excellent organizational skills.
·Excellent interpersonal skills, including personal initiative and the ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
Method of Application
Applications, in Microsoft Word or PDF, should comprise:
· a covering letter
· a curriculum vitae
· the names of two academic referees
All of the above should be sent to as soon as possible. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to have their referees write directly to in early October 2016.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to have their referees write directly to . Applications close on Friday 2 June 2017. However, we strongly advise that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible since we may appoint before the closing date.