Lecturer in Spanish and/or Latin American Studies

University of Stirling

  • United Kingdom
  • £37,099-44,263 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 24 days ago
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Spanish and/or Latin American Studies (Teaching and Scholarship) at Grade 7. This is a part-time 0.8 fte, fixed term post for 24 months.The successful candidate will be able to coordinate and teach a range of modules in Spanish and Latin American Studies and supervise BA honours dissertations and study abroad projects.Informal enquiries about the post should be made to the Head of Division of Literature & Languages, Prof Nina Parish ( )Description of Duties
  • Contribute to the design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes, where required
  • Contribute to the enhancement of the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector
  • Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high quality student learning
  • Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability
  • Engage in individual and collaborative pedagogical scholarly activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University
  • Independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, contribute to bids for external funding/income for scholarship activities
  • Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
  • Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
  • Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
  • Evaluate own practice, continue to maintain professional practice and undertake continuous professional development appropriate to the role
  • Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post
Essential CriteriaQualifications
  • PhD in relevant discipline or close to successful completion or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • Experience or knowledge to design, deliver, assess and evaluate modules in the subject area
  • Demonstrate an understanding of or provide evidence of developing effective approaches to teaching and learning, student support and guidance
  • Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience
  • Clear plans for future scholarship activities
Desirable CriteriaQualifications
  • Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • Evidence of the ability to deliver excellent learning and teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level including online/digital delivery
  • Evidence or knowledge to support international activities
  • Evidence of developing a high quality publication record in general or subject specific pedagogical work
  • Credible plans for the active pursuit of external funding for pedagogic research and scholarship activities
  • Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
Behaviours and CompetenciesThe role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
  • Managing self and personal skills
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly. * Delivering excellent serviceProviding the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
  • Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation. * Embracing changeBeing open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles. * Using resources effectivelyIdentifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets. * Engaging with the wider contextEnhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values. * Developing self and othersShowing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential. * Working togetherWorking collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process. * Achieving ResultsConsistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.About UsDivision of Literature and LanguagesWithin the Faculty, the candidate will be based in the Division of Literature and Languages. Literature and Languages is a large Division with around 50 colleagues working across programmes in English, Linguistics, Publishing, Creative Writing, French and Francophone Studies, Spanish and Latin American Studies (SPLAS), Translation and Interpreting Studies and Religion.We are a vibrant, international community of teachers, researchers and UG, TPG and PhD students, and the interdisciplinary teaching as well as the world-leading research carried out in this Division crosses, and interrogates, geographical, linguistic, and cultural borders. We engage in regular peer observation of teaching to share good practice and are proud of our supportive research culture with a focus on producing high quality publications, grant applications, public engagement and impact.Our UG and TPG programmes are well regarded in external reviews with consistently high levels of student satisfaction and high rankings in the NSS and other surveys. Our TPG programmes are increasingly international in their focus as they continue to recruit high numbers for Arts and Humanities subjects and colleagues respond and adapt accordingly.The UniversityThe University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.
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