Job Description: Lecturer: Range of Academic Activities and Responsibilities at Lecturer Level Research
Job Description: Lecturer: Range of Academic Activities and Responsibilities at Lecturer Level Research
Job Description: Lecturer: Range of Academic Activities and Responsibilities at Lecturer Level Research
Roles at this level encompass the stages of an academic career from first appointment through to promotion to Senior Lecturer level. Those appointed will normally have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD or its equivalent. Over subsequent years the role will involve a combination of research and teaching activities, with appropriate organisation of these activities and contribution(s) to departmental administration. The relative balance of activities in research, teaching and administration may vary across departments, and is also likely to vary for any particular individual over the course of their career. Range of Academic Activities and Responsibilities at Lecturer Level Research Developing a coherent research programme(s) in their discipline Demonstrating the ability to analyse and research complex ideas, concepts or theories and applying appropriate methodologies Developing a body of good quality publications in peer reviewed outlets Initiating and developing links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers and professional bodies to foster collaboration Presenting their research at national and international conferences Acting as a reviewer for academic journals Organising conferences, seminars and workshops Establishing a national reputation for scholarship in their area of expertise. Teaching Teaching and examining undergraduate and masters level students Acting as personal tutor and providing pastoral care Supervising PhD students (but not sole supervisory responsibility for research students within the first three years of the appointment) Developing course proposals, shaping and influencing curriculum development and innovations in teaching practice Supervising occasional teachers, including organising and delegating work Contributing to departmental teaching administration. Activities relating to departmental administration and management and/or School-wide service Fostering departmental collegiality and fulfilling obligations to the Head of Department and colleagues Playing a constructive role in the life of the department/contributing to the work of the School overall through attendance at departmental meetings, membership of departmental and School committees, membership of selection committees etc Engaging with external institutions, organisations and the wider community to support research, teaching and School strategic objectives.
When acting as Head of Department Taking responsibility for the appointment procedures, promotion proposals and development and management of all staff within the department Taking responsibility for major processes in the department e.g. forward planning, financial management, teaching and teaching quality, research quality and admissions Preparing key departmental review documents for internal and external consumption e.g. for various School financial reviews, the departmental development plan and the annual report to the Director. Activities relating to the discipline, academic and professional body Participation and occasional leadership roles in national and international professional bodies and other initiatives concerned with promoting the interests of the social sciences or a particular discipline.