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Lecturer below the bar in Political Theory
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Faculty/Department: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences/Politics and Public Administration
Title of Post: Lecturer below the bar in Political Theory
Contract Type: Tenure Track (five year fixed term). During the term of the contract the successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply for tenure in accordance with the University’s Policy and Procedures for Granting Multi-annual Status to Entry-level Academic Staff)
Salary scale: €41,498 – €51.722 p.a.
(Less 10% and 1st point, for new entrants to the Public Sector)
Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Dr Maura Adshead
Head
Dept of Politics and Public Administration
University of Limerick
Email: maura.adshead@ul.ie
TITLE OF POST: Lecturer below the bar in Political Theory
Contract Type: Tenure Track (five year fixed term). During the term of the contract the successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply for tenure in accordance with the University’s Policy and Procedures for Granting Multi-annual Status to Entry-level Academic Staff)
JOB DESCRIPTION
| REPORTS TO: Head of Department |
| QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have, or be very close to completion of a Doctoral Degree (Level 10, NFQ), in political theory or political philosophy. It is expected that the candidate will have completed their PhD by the time of taking up the appointment in January 2013 and this will be a condition of appointment. |
| OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:Carry out teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in specified modules; develop research profile; carry out such administrative tasks as directed by HOD |
| DESCRIPTION:This post is designed to complement but not overlap existing research strengths in Political Theory. Applications are especially welcome from candidates with expertise in Global Justice and/or International Political Theory. The successful candidate will have a PhD, in political theory or political philosophy, with specialism(s) in one or more of the following areas: contemporary political theory; human rights; global justice.Experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level is essential, as is demonstrable research potential commensurate to academic experience. This will be evidenced by disciplinary appropriate international conference participation and research publication.
The successful candidate will be required to teach, in whole or in part, on the following modules:
At postgraduate level: PO5041 Contemporary Political Theory (PG) PO5222 Global Justice (pg)
At undergraduate level: PO4022 Modern European Political Thought (UG)
Convene/co-ordinate our co-taught undergraduate dissertation skills modules: PA4002 Final Year Project Skills PA4027 Final Year Project Skills HP4057 European Studies Skills
Essential: PhD (Level 10 NFQ) completed, or very close to completion, in the area of political theory or political philosophy. Experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Demonstrable research potential commensurate to academic experience. This will be evidenced by disciplinary appropriate international conference participation and research publication.
Desirable: Some experience of academic administration is desirable and the candidate can expect to be asked to take up some administrative tasks shortly after appointment.
Please note that interviews will be held for this position in September 2012 with the successful candidate taking up the position in January 2013. |