Please complete all accessible boxes and refer to the guidance on writing Job Descriptions. 37 hours per week. Permanent. Head of Department

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1 Job Description Please complete all accessible boxes and refer to the guidance on writing Job Descriptions Position Details Faculty/Professional Support Service School/Department Division/Section/Unit Job Title Vacancy No Arts and Humanities History, Politics and Philosophy History Lecturer in Modern uropean and/or Middle ast History Recruitment Team Grade 8 Hours of Work Contract Duration (Perm/Fixed Term) Reports To (Job Title) Responsible For (Job Title) 37 hours per week Permanent Head of Department N/A Principal Accountabilities Teach on undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes in History to develop effective independent learners. Further the development and delivery of programmes in the fields of Modern uropean and/or Middle ast History (19 th and 20 th century) and contribute to the global history provision within the Department. All specialisms will be considered, but applications from candidates whose teaching and research links urope and the Middle ast together and explores larger themes around mpire, War and Society, Post-Colonialism, and/or Globalisation are especially welcome. Take responsibility for own units and contribute to the effective management of programmes to achieve a positive student experience. Undertake research, knowledge exchange, and other scholarly activity to contribute to the development of new areas in the relevant field, delivering commercial enterprise activity where appropriate. Key Tasks

2 LARNING & TACHING Be responsible for the delivery and review of module and unit content in response to student feedback and needs; ensure that content is reflective of current practice and meets departmental objectives and learning outcomes. Use a variety of creative learning and teaching methods/materials (e.g. web-based and blended learning); challenge ideas, foster debate and encourage students to develop skills in critical discourse and rational thinking. Develop appropriate and challenging assessments that measure student performance and that learning outcomes have been met; set students work, assess and make sound judgements about progress, providing feedback that is honest, detailed and constructive. Be the designated Academic/Personal Tutor for a small group of students, maintaining an overview of their progress and providing advice and support on academic and pastoral issues, to ensure their success. This will include signposting students to other support services in the University as appropriate. Proactively and effectively engage with quality assurance and enhancement procedures, to uphold university standards and ensure that the curriculum portfolio remains current and that assessment procedures are relevant. Supervise the work of taught postgraduate and/or research students, as required, to support the development of students research skills. RSARCH & KNOWLDG XCHANG Use initiative, creativity and judgement in the development of research proposals and/or enterprise bids; secure research funding and/or generate additional income for the University as appropriate. Analyse data, evaluate information, write and publish results of research and enterprise projects to support departmental objectives and further scholarly activity in the area; use research findings to inform learning and teaching. Participate in formal networks; develop internal and external partnerships in order to disseminate information, share best practice, establish opportunities for collaborative work and enhance the reputation of the University. TAM WORKING Manage own workload so that deadlines and the competing demands of teaching, administration, research, enterprise and scholarly activity are met. Achieve goals through working flexibly with colleagues in the Faculty and across the University. Promote the Department and Manchester Metropolitan University by supporting a range of departmental activities such as recruitment and admissions, open days and other student events; use these activities as an opportunity to gain a better understanding of student needs and expectations. Actively engage with the peer mentoring scheme to support the development of self and others and to ensure high quality learning and teaching.

3 Introduce new colleagues to the department by providing support and training on the skills, processes, and activities relevant to the department. Attend Faculty, Department and Programme meetings/boards in order to contribute to the decisionmaking process and to develop productive working relationships within and across teams. Special Features Miscellaneous You have a legal duty, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or anyone else by your acts or omissions. In addition you must cooperate with the University on health and safety matters and must not interfere or misuse anything provided for health, safety and welfare purposes. You are responsible for applying the University s qual Opportunities Policy in your own area of responsibility and in your general conduct. You have a responsibility to promote high levels of customer care within your own areas of work. You are expected to co-operate with the PDR process, engaging in the setting of objectives in order to assist in the monitoring of performance and the development of the individual. Such other relevant duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be assigned by the Manager in agreement with you. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld. You may be required to undertake a specific Health & Safety role, commensurate with your grade, to support the University in meeting its statutory Health & Safety obligations. This could include acting as a DS Assessor, First Aider, Fire Marshall or Departmental Safety Co-ordinator. The allocation of such roles will be subject to the provision of appropriate training and assessment of competence. You may, with reasonable notice, be required to work at any of the Manchester Metropolitan University sites. You have the responsibility to engage with the University s commitment to nvironmental Sustainability in order to reduce its waste, energy consumption and carbon footprint. You have the responsibility to engage with the University s commitment to delivering value for money services that optimise the use of resources and therefore should consider this when undertaking all duties and aspects of your role. Review This is a description of the job at the time of issue. It is the University s practice periodically to review and update job descriptions to ensure that they accurately reflect the current nature of the job and requirements of the University and to incorporate reasonable changes where required, in consultation with the job holder.

4 Person Specification In order to be shortlisted you must demonstrate that you meet all the essential criteria and as many of the desirable criteria as possible. Where we have a large number of applications that meet all of the essential criteria, we will then use the desirable criteria to produce the shortlist. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria will be included on the shortlist. Selection Criteria Attributes Item Relevant Criteria Identification Method Rank 1 Skills & Abilities 1.1 Ability to communicate complex information with clarity to a range of diverse audiences, both orally and in writing. 1.2 Ability to work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver individual and team objectives. /P I/P 2 General & Specialist Knowledge 2.1 Sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge of modern uropean or Middle ast History (including current practice) to work within established programmes and write authoritatively in the area. 2.2 Knowledge of web-based learning methods and relevant packages (for e.g. Moodle). 3 ducation & Training 3.1 A doctoral level qualification or by exception equivalent professional practice (agreed by Faculty PVC) in a relevant area and evidence of continuous professional development. 3.2 Appropriate professional standing through membership of relevant professional body or qualifications. A/C A/C

5 3.3 A PGC, Certificate of ducation, PGCLTH or membership of the Higher ducation Academy (or commitment to obtain within three years of appointment). A/C 4.1 xperience of teaching in the relevant area which should include: /P Devising creative learning & teaching content and materials to meet the requirements of existing frameworks. Developing appropriate assessments. Challenging ideas, fostering debate and encouraging students to develop skills in critical discourse and rational thinking. Supervising the work of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students, providing support and feedback. 4 Relevant xperience 4.2 xperience of using initiative, creativity and judgement when undertaking research and scholarly activities in an area that fits with the University s Research/Practice Strategy: Preparation of successful proposals and applications to external bodies to secure funding. Publishing results of research in peer reviewed journals or monographs, or publishing or exhibiting professional practice. 4.3 xperience of providing pastoral support. I D 4.4 xperience of developing partnerships with internal and external agencies. D 5.1 A colleagial approach to working with others in a team 5 Special Requirements 5.2 The ability to work occasional weekends to support activities such as Open and Visit Days Date of Revision March 2017 A Application Form I Interview Key Identification Method T Test C Copy of Certificates

6 Rank P G D Presentation Group Assessment ssential Desirable