Job: Teaching Associate – Jewish and Religious Studies, University of Nottingham.

Reference ARTS057815 | Closing date: Tuesday, 5th May 2015

About the role

Applications are invited for a fixed-term post based in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Nottingham. The post-holder will provide cover for a member of staff on research leave, with responsibilities for teaching Jewish Studies and Religious Studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach core modules ‘Introduction to Judaism’ for first-year undergraduates and ‘Explaining Religion’ for second-year undergraduates.
• Teach biblical Hebrew at advanced undergraduate level (desirable).
• Additional teaching duties assigned in consultation with the Head of Department.

Requirements

• Good first degree, a Masters degree, and a relevant PhD (or doctorate near completion).
• Experience of undergraduate teaching in the UK or abroad (essential).
• Experience of administration in a university department (desirable).

Pay

£25,513 to £27,864 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Schedule

Full-time, fixed-term contract from 1st September 2015 to 15th June 2018.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Simon Oliver, Head of Department: 0115 951 5853 | simon.oliver@nottingham.ac.uk.