LECTURER (BELOW THE BELOW) ENGLISH
REF: 007762

Table of Contents

Page Number

Job Advertisement3

Job Description5

Eligibility Requirements6

Competency Framework for Lecturer roles at NUIG7

Application Procedures8

Criteria for transition from Lectureship below the bar to Lectureship above the bar10

Procedures relating to consideration of confirmation in post of newly appointed staff 11

LECTURER (BTB) IN ENGLISH

College / Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
School / Humanities
Post Title & Subject Area / Lecturer in English
Post Duration / Permanent
Level / Below the Bar
Reports to / Head of School

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Applications are invited for a full-time permanent lectureship in English. The appointee will teach and research in the area of English-language fiction and/or poetry of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. She or he will also be expected to contribute to our teaching in the area of North American literature, and to one or more of the following strategic development areas: gender/queer studies; global literature; ecocriticism; book history; publishing studies. Applicants must hold a PhD (normally)in a relevant field and have experience in third-level teaching.

English at NUI Galway

The discipline of English is the largest in the School of Humanities, with around 1200 undergraduates, 60 MA students and 30 PhD students. We teach a broad undergraduate curriculum, touching on all major historical periods and genres, and we run six taught MA programmes: MA in English; MA in Texts, Technologies and Transitions 1350-1800; MA in Literature and Publishing, MA in Culture and Colonialism; MA in Writing; MA in Journalism. Our staff also contribute to the Evening BA programme and to programmes in Theatre Studies and Creative Writing. There is a highly active research culture in English, and staff have had major funding successes under the European Research Council, the Marie-Curie Programme, the Irish Research Council, and the Programme for Research In Third Level Institutions (PRTLI). Staff in English are closely associated with NUI Galway’s Moore Institute for Research in Humanities and Social Studies.

For this post we are seeking a colleague who will contribute to developing our curriculum in twentieth- and twenty-first century literature, and assist us in developing new programmes of teaching and research. Applicants are invited to demonstrate how they would enhance the our existing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and how they would develop an innovative research agenda within English and across other disciplines if appropriate.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Sean Ryder, email: or telephone: +353 (0)91 493009

Additional information on English at NUI Galwayis available at:

Salary:

€36,230 to €51,104 p.a. (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)

(This appointment will be made on theLecturer Below the Bar scale in line with current Government pay policy)

(For pre 1995 public sector entrants in Ireland, the D class Salary rates will apply)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (GMT) on Thursday, 9th April 2015. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.

Further details are available at

For more information and Application Form please see website:Applications should be submitted online.

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

National University of Ireland Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The post-holder duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Teaching

To give instruction and supervision to students in English and relevant interdisciplinary programmes. Such duties to include curriculum and course design, preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars, thesis supervision and general examination and other assessment responsibilities. The post-holder is also required to be available to students for academic counselling and advice. The post-holder will make a particular contribution to the teaching of literature in English of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and will be expected to make some contribution to the teaching of literature from North America. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to teach into at least one MA programme currently offered by English.

Research

To develop and pursue a strategic research plan, including publication, applications for research funding, and supervising postgraduate and (where appropriate) postdoctoral researchers. An interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research will be welcome.

Contribution and Scholarly Activity

To participate in academic administration at School, College and University levels in accordance with School norms. To engage with the wider community regionally, nationally and internationally from civic, economic, social and cultural perspectives as a contribution to the mission of the University. The post-holder is expected to engage in appropriate external scholarly activity such as membership of professional bodies, peer-reviewing, etc.

The post-holder shall carry out these duties under the direction of the Head of the School or of an authorised senior member of the staff of the School.

The post-holder shall be a member of College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies in accordance with University Statutes.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Essential Requirements:

  • Normally aPhD (viva passed before application date).
  • Some undergraduate teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and research in the fields of 20th- and 21st-century fiction and/or poetry in English.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to teaching the literature of North America.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to one or more of the following strategic development areas: gender/queer studies; global literature; ecocriticism; book history; publishing studies.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach into at least one MA programme currently offered by English.
  • Innovative research agenda.
  • Evidence of peer-reviewed publication.
  • Clear plan for future publication and research funding applications.
  • Evidence of some administrative and/or management skills.
  • Evidence of strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Large group teaching experience.
  • Published monograph or equivalent.
  • Success in competitive research funding.
  • Experience in university administration and management.
  • Experience with interdisciplinary teaching and/or research.

The appointment will be made to the School of Humanities,

but will be associated with the discipline of English

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.

Further details are available at

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Competency Framework for Lecturer Roles at NUIG

Academic Excellence / Leadership Excellence / Organisational Excellence
CORE /
  • Excellence in Research
The Lecturer furthers their discipline and contributes to the body of knowledge in their area through planning, carrying out and publishing/ disseminating their own high quality research, building and leading research groups and providing supervision and support for postgraduate students to enable them to produce quality research. They keep up to date with relevant developments in their field and network and collaborate with others, both internally and externally, to optimise the value and relevance of the research being produced and to maximise the School’s/Discipline’s ability to attract research funding. / CORE /
  • Personal Effectiveness
The Lecturer is enthusiastic about their discipline and is committed to making their best personal contribution through employing excellent planning and organising, communication and decision making skills to achieve their goals and through working hard and being flexible in order to meet the multiple and changing demands of the Lecturer role. / CAPACITY TO DEVELOP /
  • Strategy & Vision
The Lecturer should contribute to the strategic development of the discipline by developing a strong awareness of the wider environment, how the discipline is developing and how the School/Discipline can develop in the long term to optimise its contribution. He /She must have the ability to make a strong case for the development of new programmes or engaging in joint programmes or collaborations that they feel will add long term value to theSchool/Discipline.
CORE /
  • Excellence in Teaching
The Lecturer develops and delivers quality teaching programmes which engage and inspire students at all levels and maximises their learning. They are confident in using a range of teaching techniques, are open to innovations in teaching and are focused on continually developing their own teaching skills. / CAPACITY TO DEVELOP /
  • Leading Others
The Lecturer must work well with others, providing leadership and direction to students, colleagues and support staff in relation to projects or areas of work that they are leading on. They effectively encourage, support and manage the contributions of others to deliver results for the discipline and to ensure that high standards are met. / DEVELOPING /
  • Collegiate & Community Contribution
The Lecturer values and engages in a collegiate approach to working with others, within their own discipline, school and university and also within the wider external community. S/he actively seeks to build effective networks and is willing to contribute their time and expertise to a range of broader university wide or community projects.

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APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES

  1. Application

If you are a current NUI Galway employee please use the NUI Galway Employee Self Service (ESS) portal to apply for this post. Note that access to the ESS portal is currently only available on campus. The following is a link to the ESS portal:

The following is a link to a User Guide for ESS:

Please ensure that you read the attached guide prior to applying for this post and allow sufficient time to make your online submission in advance of closing date.

Please note that closing dates/ times will not be extended for user error

Late applications will not be accepted.

Non NUI Galway employees

If you are not a current NUI Galway employee please use the NUI Galway online recruitment portal to apply for this post. The following is a link to the online recruitment portal:

The following is a link to a User Guide for the online recruitment portal:

Please ensure that you read the attached guide prior to applying for this post and allow sufficient time to make your online submission in advance of closing date.

Please note that closing dates/ times will not be extended for user error

Late applications will not be accepted.

Please submitthe following documents under the Applicant CV section of the online form:

  1. A cover letter/personal statementA cover letter/personal statementoutlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements for the post of ‘Lecturer Below the Bar in English ’
  1. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your career to datein relation to the key areas as described in the Competency Framework for Lecturer Roles at NUI Galway.

The completed application document must be submitted online to reach the Human Resources Office no later than 17:00 (GMT) on 9th April 2015. Please note that an application will ONLY be considered if documents a and b above are fully completed and received by the closing date.

  1. All applicants will receive an acknowledgement of application. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application or if you have any other queries regarding the application process please contact or telephone 091-492151.
  1. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER):

It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position.

  1. Pension Entitlements:

This is a pensionable position. Details of the applicable Pension Scheme will be provided to the successful candidate. The Pension element of this appointment is subject to the terms and conditions of the Pension scheme currently in force within the University. This Scheme may be amended or revised by the Irish Government or its agents at any time.

The Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 set a minimum retirement age of 65 and removed the upper compulsory retirement age for certain New Entrants to the Public Sector on or after 1 April 2004. Effective from 1st January 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks.

Retirement age set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028.

Compulsory retirement age will be 70.

  1. Declaration:

Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.

2.Assessment Procedure

(a)Board of Assessors

Applications will be considered by a Board of Assessors, which will shortlist and interview candidates and report to the College,the Academic Council and ÚdarasnahOllscoile.

All applications and other materials submitted by applicants will be treated in strict confidence by all panel members and others involved in the administration of the recruitment. No information about the identity of applicants, or details of their applications, will be released to others, except where it is necessary as part of the selection process. For example in the case of permanent academic posts, it is necessary for copies of shortlisted applications to be circulated and viewed by members of the College prior to candidates’ presentations as these members of college may attend the presentation on the day. Members of College may also view the full copy of all applications received (including those shortlisted and not shortlisted) for a permanent academic post by making a request/appointment to the HR Office.

(b)Interview Dates

Candidates will be advised of arrangements in due course.

(c)Expenses

Expenses are paid to candidates invited to the Assessors’ Interview (see (a) above).

(d)Referees

Referees listed on the application forms of shortlisted candidates will be contacted prior to interview

3.Appointment

The appointment will be made by the President, following adoption of the report of the Board of Assessors by the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies. (In the event that the College does not adopt the report, the appointment will be made by the President, following adoption of the report of the Board of Assessors by the Academic Council. In the event that the Academic Council does not adopt the report of the Board of Assessors, the decision as to the appointment, will be made by ÚdarasnahOllscoile (The University Governing Authority). All candidates will in due course be notified of the outcome of their application.The Human Resources Office will offer the post to the candidate appointed once the appointment has been made by the University Appointing Authorities.

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Criteria for transition from Lectureship below the bar to Lectureship above the bar

The criteria for transition to Lecturer above the bar will be based on the criteria below, assessed in the context of the opportunities available to each applicant to achieve within her/his departmental/disciplinary circumstances. Candidates will be required to show excellence in at least two of the areas listed below:

(a)Teaching and examining; (undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education):

Innovation in Teaching and Examining

Effectiveness in communicating information

Breadth and depth of coverage

Development of teaching methods and materials

Course development

Postgraduate research supervision

Support and encouragement of postgraduate students

Accessibility for advising, discussion and providing other assistance to students

Participation on appropriate teaching and learning seminars and training courses

(b)Research and scholarly standing:

Active productive research

Presentation of papers at conferences and seminars

Publication, especially in books and refereed journals, national andinternational

Relevant professional achievement

Development of postgraduate research

Activity and success in competitive grant proposals

Membership of professional associations

Involvement in innovative consultancy work, the funding of which flows through the University mechanisms (as opposed to consultancy for strictly personal gain)

Success in generating funding for research or other academic activities from national or international sources

Academic distinction otherwise

(c)Contribution to Discipline, University and Community:

Administrative responsibilities in Discipline, College or University

Discipline, College and University committee work

Contribution to external committees or bodies

Organisation/attraction of seminars and conferences in relation to one’s disciplinary expertise

Teaching through Irish

Contribution to adult education

Contribution to continuing education

Contribution to community and public education

Contribution to student clubs and societies

The University will endeavour to process applications, so far as possible, within ninety days but, in any event, a successful application will take effect not later than 90 days from the date on which the application was received.

The University will endeavour to process applications, so far as possible, within ninety days but, in any event, a successful application will take effect not later than 90 days from the date on which the application was received.

PROCEDURES RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF CONFIRMATION IN POST OF NEWLY APPOINTED STAFF

The probationary appointment has two main functions. The first is to provide a period of training for newly appointed lecturers to the University and secondly to provide evidence as to whether the lecturer has the qualities as a teacher, scholar and person which would justify recommending a confirmation in post.

i)Confirmation of Appointment will be formally confirmed by a Probations Board consisting of the Registrar and Deputy President, Dean and a presidential nominee drawn from a list drawn up by Academic Council. The Director of Human Resources or nominee will convene the Board and be in attendance. In arriving at its decision the Board will consider the report of the Probation Supervisory Group.