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Applications are invited for the post of Teaching Fellow (0.5FTE) in Modern European History. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the Level 3 undergraduate module ‘Revolution and History’, examining the historiography and memory of the French Revolution, and its impact in shaping modern France. They may also be asked to contribute to the Level 1 module ‘Modern Times: a Cultural History of Europe, 1860’, to undertake some undergraduate dissertation supervision, and to carry out other teaching duties as specified by the Head of Department.
Key responsibilities
- Teach modules in appropriate learning environments at undergraduate level, demonstrating an awareness of different approaches to and methods of teaching and supporting student learning;
- Demonstrate the ability to manage own teaching and designing, planning and writing teaching materials;
- Lead modules and contribute to modules led by others by collaborating with colleagues on course development;
- Participate in the delivery of an inclusive curriculum and make an active contribution to an inclusive community in which diversity is embraced and celebrated;
- Seek and take on board feedback on teaching and engage with others in CPD;
- Supervise undergraduate dissertation student where appropriate;
- Contribute to educational skill of colleagues, e.g. giving a seminar to colleagues or engaging in constructive discussion about a seminar;
- Build internal contacts and participate in networks to exchange information;
- Start to engage in scholarship (the creation, development and maintenance of the intellectual infrastructure of subjects and disciplines) e.g. develop online teaching resources;
- In addition to Board of Studies, membership of some departmental committees and professional body memberships;
- Student support, assessment of academic performance and provision of feedback;
- To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
- To engage in citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
- To engage in continuing professional development by attending relevant training and development courses.
Requirements
- A good first degree in History or a related subject.
- A PhD (or be close to submission) in modern European history or a related subject, or equivalent demonstrable practitioner experience which may include appropriate certification and/or membership of a relevant professional body.
- Expertise in the history of the French Revolution and/or of modern France
- Experience of teaching and examining at University level with positive student feedback gained.
- Experience of contributing to the development and delivery of high-quality teaching and/or assessment of learning, including the design and creation of successful learning environments and curricula.
- Demonstrable ability to participate in the collegial/administrative activities of an academic department and/or discipline.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of students and colleagues across a variety of forums.
Benefits
£34,304 – £40,927 per annum (pro-rata)
Organisation
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Location
Research field
Deadline
08th August 2022
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