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Reader/Senior Lecturer in International Security

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Mar 20, 2017

Job Details

 

JOB PURPOSE:

In the context of the School’s Academic Standards, to undertake research in the field of International Security, with a broad focus on
violence, terrorism and security (which can include a gender aspect), in line with the School’s research strategy, to teach at
undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to contribute to the School’s administration/outreach activity.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Teaching:
1. Routinely communicate complex and conceptual ideas to students as well as to peers using high level skills and a range of media.
2. Develop the teaching activities of the School by pursuing new and innovative teaching approaches taking the responsibility for
the quality of course units and delivering a range of teaching and assessment activities including lectures, setting/marking
coursework in the area of International Security, with a broad focus on violence, terrorism and security.
3. Deliver teaching and assessment on the undergraduate International Politics and Conflict Studies (IPCS) programme, the
postgraduate Violence, Terrorism and Security (VTS) programme, and the MA in Global Security and Borders. This includes
teaching and assessment on modules similar to PAI2055 Security and Terrorism, PAI7028 Violence, Terrorism and Security,
PAI7051 Contemporary Security; and PAI3037 Global Security and Borders. In addition, deliver a research-led optional module
related to International Security at Level III .
4. Act as supervisor and internal examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the area of International Security.
5. Contribute to the enhancement of quality teaching within the subject, school or faculty, ensuring that course design and delivery
comply with the appropriate benchmarks and regulations.
6. Develop and advise others on learning and teaching tasks and methods.

Research:
1. Develop and contribute to the research strategies of the School and maintain a reputation as an expert in the field of
International Security, with a broad focus on violence, terrorism and security.
2. Sustain a track record of published research findings, commensurate with stage of career, by publishing in refereed journals,
publishing monographs with quality academic publisher/s and presenting at national/international conferences .
3. Maintain and develop collaborative work with key centres of excellence in the field of International Security, with a broad focus
on violence, terrorism and security.
4. Develop innovative research proposals and lead funding bids.
5. Take a leading role in contributing to the University’s global challenge themes and contribute to other interdisciplinary research
collaborations in the School and Faculty.
6. Direct, coach and develop research staff, where appropriate.
7. Ensure that research projects are completed on time and within budget.
8. Act as referee and contribute to peer assessment of research.

Administration/Contribution to the Community:
1. Provide pastoral care for students within own area to ensure, as far as practicable, that relevant issues are dealt with in a timely,
sympathetic and effective manner.
2. May sit on major University committees.
3. Contribute to the School’s outreach strategy by designing or delivering Community outreach programmes and developing external links.
4. Contribute significantly to the development and running of the School/area by taking on appropriate School co-ordinating roles.
Such duties may include, for example, Adviser of Studies, QAA Aspect Co-ordinator, Module/Year/Programme Co-ordinator,
Athena SWAN Champion, or other recognised official University roles.
5. Engage in activities that contribute to the recruitment of international undergraduate and postgraduate students, commensurate with career stage.
6. Act as mentor or appraiser to colleagues, including Teaching Assistants, advising on their personal development and ensuring
that that they are meeting the standards required.

Planning and Organising:
1. Plan and set teaching and research objectives over a number of years.
2. Plan and manage own teaching and tutorials.
3. Prepare research proposals for submission to external funding.
4. Be involved in strategic planning for the School/work unit and may contribute to the University’s strategic planning process.
5. Plan and deliver research, teaching and consultancy or similar programmes and ensure that resources are available.
6. Contribute to the management of quality, audit and other external assessments. Plan and set teaching and research objectives over a number of years.
7. Design/update modules in line with School’s Teaching strategy.

Resource Management Responsibilities:
1. Provide academic leadership to those working within programme areas, as course leader or equivalent, by for example
co-ordinating the work of others to ensure that courses are delivered effectively or organising the work of a team by agreeing objectives and work plans.
2. Develop and manage staff and resources, in support of major research, teaching and administrative activities.
3. Contribute to the overall management of the School/work unit, in area such as budget and business planning. Provide academic
leadership to those working within programme areas, as course leader or equivalent, by for example co-ordinating the work of
others to ensure that courses are delivered effectively or organising the work of a team by agreeing objectives and work plans.
4. Develop and manage staff and resources, in support of major research, teaching and administrative activities.

Internal and External Relationships:
1. Lead and develop internal networks for example by participating in University committee/s.
2. Lead and develop links with external networks, for example, with external examiners and assessors.
3. Develop links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers, and professional bodies to foster collaboration.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

1. PhD in International Security, with a broad focus on violence, terrorism and security (or related fields).
2. A track record of research publications in the field of International Security / Violence, Terrorism and Security (which can include
gender) of international standard in highly rated peer reviewed journals and/or a monograph with a quality academic publisher.
3. A strategic research plan in line with the academic standards for the grade .
4. Evidence that publications are making a major contribution to the field of International Security / Violence, Terrorism and Security.
5. Evidence of continued success in obtaining significant research funding or other resources to underpin research from
prestigious research funding bodies.
6. Contribution to curriculum development, including module convening, appropriate to career stage .
7. Ability to teach and assess courses similar to Security and Terrorism (PAI2055), Contemporary Security (PAI7051), and
Violence, Terrorism and Security (PAI7028) as well as other courses in International Security and related fields at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels, appropriate to stage of career.
8. Demonstrated capacity to deliver effective teaching (eg, module evaluations).
9. Evidence of developing innovative teaching and assessment methods.
10. Demonstrate positive engagement with students.
11. Demonstrate capacity to fulfil the School’s academic standards in the area of teaching according to grade.
12. Evidence of sustained contribution to administrative and academic leadership at a strategic level.
13. Contribution to the leadership of academic bodies, professional associations at national and/or international level.
14. Demonstrate capacity to fulfil the School’s academic standards in the areas of academic leadership and societal/economic
impact for Senior Lecturers/Readers.
15. Evidence of major or significant research impact beyond the academic field.
16. Ability to advance the research and teaching goals of the School.
17. Ability to strengthen the School’s national and international research networks.
18. Must demonstrate evidence of ability to communicate clearly and effectively to students, academic colleagues and to
professional bodies and managers.
19. Ability to provide effective leadership.
20. Evidence of good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

1. PGCHET and/or membership of an appropriate professional and/or teaching body eg. HEA.
2. Advanced delivery of 3*-4* outputs for 2020 research assessment exercise.
3. Recent experience of being Principle Investigator, or taking a leading role, on a funded research project.
4. Experience of supervising postgraduate students to completion.
5. Evidence of contribution to courses which have increased the intake of international and postgraduate students.
6. Evidence of contribution to student retention policies and activities, according to career stage.
7. Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation supervision, according to career stage.
8. Experience of designing and delivering new module/s, according to career stage.
9. Experience of holding a senior School/Departmental leadership role, such as Director of Research, Director of Education;
SWAN champion; Module/Year/Programme Co-ordinator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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