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o The School of Geography and Environment (SoGE) and the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) are two of the fifteen constituent parts of the Social Sciences Division at Oxford. SoGE is internationally recognized for the quality of its teaching, research and wider engagement across the breadth of human geography, physical geography and environmental studies. OSGA represents a commitment by the University to enhancing teaching and research in Area Studies. **About the Role:** The post is offered on a full-time basis, available from 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointments to Associate Professorships are confirmed as permanent on successful completion of a review during the first five years. The successful candidate will be expected to engage actively in research in any area of Environmental Geography, spanning the intersection between human and physical geography; and to contribute through world-class publications to the departments’ and University's international reputation for research excellence. Further responsibilities include teaching and supervising at undergraduate and graduate level, contributing fully to academic administration and examining in both Schools. The post will be held in conjunction with a Governing Body Fellowship at St Antony’s College and their role in the College will entail advising students, serving on committees, participating in its running as a College member and trustee. The Associate Professor will also play a role in contributing to the running and development of the Latin American Centre housed at 1 Church Walk, on the premises of St Antony’s. **About You:** The successful candidate will be a specialist of Latin America who has conducted advanced research in any area of Environmental Geography, spanning the intersection between human and physical geography. Applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. Circumstances such as caring responsibilities, ill health or disability may result in the quantity of a candidate's outputs being less than might otherwise be expected, therefore when considering candidate's research and publication record, career breaks will be taken into consideration. **Application process:** Information about the application process, as well as the full list of responsibilities and selection criteria can be obtained from the job description below (Vacancy ID: 168474). Queries about the post should be addressed to Professor Paul Chaisty, Head of OSGA, at paul.chaisty@sant.ox.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)1865 284748 and/or Professor Giles Wiggs, Head of SoGE, at head@ouce.ox.ac.uk, or +44 (0)1865 285072. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision. The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students are respected. We recognise that the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings strengthens our research and enhances our teaching, and that in order for Oxford to remain a world-leading institution we must continue to provide a diverse, inclusive, fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. The School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender equality. The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies holds a bronze Athena Swan award, conferred in January 2022, to recognize good practice in promoting gender equality in higher education. **The closing date** for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) **on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.** **Interviews** are expected to be held in person in Oxford **on Friday, 1st March 2024.**
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o The School of Geography and Environment (SoGE) and the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) are two of the fifteen constituent parts of the Social Sciences Division at Oxford. SoGE is internationally recognized for the quality of its teaching, research and wider engagement across the breadth of human geography, physical geography and environmental studies. OSGA represents a commitment by the University to enhancing teaching and research in Area Studies. About the Role: The post is offered on a full-time basis, available from 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointments to Associate Professorships are confirmed as permanent on successful completion of a review during the first five years. The successful candidate will be expected to engage actively in research in any area of Environmental Geography, spanning the intersection between human and physical geography; and to contribute through world-class publications to the departments’ and University's international reputation for research excellence. Further responsibilities include teaching and supervising at undergraduate and graduate level, contributing fully to academic administration and examining in both Schools. The post will be held in conjunction with a Governing Body Fellowship at St Antony’s College and their role in the College will entail advising students, serving on committees, participating in its running as a College member and trustee. The Associate Professor will also play a role in contributing to the running and development of the Latin American Centre housed at 1 Church Walk, on the premises of St Antony’s. About You: The successful candidate will be a specialist of Latin America who has conducted advanced research in any area of Environmental Geography, spanning the intersection between human and physical geography. Applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. Circumstances such as caring responsibilities, ill health or disability may result in the quantity of a candidate's outputs being less than might otherwise be expected, therefore when considering candidate's research and publication record, career breaks will be taken into consideration. Application process: Information about the application process, as well as the full list of responsibilities and selection criteria can be obtained from the job description below (Vacancy ID: 168474). Queries about the post should be addressed to Professor Paul Chaisty, Head of OSGA, at paul.chaisty@sant.ox.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)1865 284748 and/or Professor Giles Wiggs, Head of SoGE, at head@ouce.ox.ac.uk, or +44 (0)1865 285072. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision. The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students are respected. We recognise that the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings strengthens our research and enhances our teaching, and that in order for Oxford to remain a world-leading institution we must continue to provide a diverse, inclusive, fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. The School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender equality. The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies holds a bronze Athena Swan award, conferred in January 2022, to recognize good practice in promoting gender equality in higher education. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on Tuesday 2nd January 2024. Interviews are expected to be held in person in Oxford on Friday, 1st March 2024.
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Job description and selection criteria Post Associate Professorship of Environmental Geography and Latin American Studies Department/Faculty Oxford School of Global and Area Studies and the School of Geography and the Environment Division Social Sciences College St. Antony’s College Contract type Permanent upon completion of a successful review. The review is conducted during the first 5 years. Salary Grade 10a (36S) Salary from £52,815 to £70,918 per annum plus additional benefits and allowances. An additional allowance of £3,078 p.a. would be payable upon award of Full Professor title. St Antony’s College offers a housing allowance of £2,801 per annum; increasing in line with University cost of living awards. Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) are committed to promoting a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. OSGA and SoGE are committed to equality and value diversity. Additional Information Both OSGA and SoGE are committed to enhancing diversity and promoting equality of opportunity amongst all staff and students. The School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender equality. The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies holds a bronze Athena Swan award, conferred in January 2022, to recognize good practice in promoting gender equality in higher education. Overview of the Post Oxford’s School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) seek to make a joint appointment to an Associate Professorship of Environmental Geography and Latin American Studies, in association with St Antony’s College. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake advanced, internationally excellent research; to teach and to supervise at undergraduate and graduate levels in lectures, classes, fieldwork and small-group tutorials; to contribute to admissions, examining, and assessment, and to contribute fully to academic administration in both University units and the College. The post-holder will be based in OSGA and SoGE, where they will have access to teaching facilities. The post-holder is expected to devote roughly 50% of their time to duties in each School. This position is full-time and, subject to successful completion of the probationary period, permanent. The post is tenable from the start of the 2024/25 academic year or as soon as possible thereafter and applications from those at an early, mid, or advanced career stage are welcomed. The successful candidate will be a specialist of Latin America who has conducted advanced research in any area of Environmental Geography, spanning the intersection between human and physical geography. A mentor will be appointed to advise the post-holder. Queries about the post should be addressed to Professor Paul Chaisty, Head of OSGA, at paul.chaisty@sant.ox.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)1865 284748 and/or Professor Giles Wiggs, Head of SoGE, at head@ouce.ox.ac.uk, or +44 (0)1865 285072. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision. The role of Associate Professor at Oxford Associate Professor is the main academic career grade at Oxford with a focus on research and teaching, spanning the full range of professor grades in the USA. Associate Professors are appointed jointly by a University department/faculty and an Oxford college, and you will have a contract with both. Associate Professors are full members of University departments/faculties and college governing bodies playing a role in the democratic governance of the University and their college. You will join a lively, intellectually stimulating and multi-disciplinary community which performs to the highest international levels in research and teaching, with extraordinary levels of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. There is considerable flexibility in the organisation of duties, with three 8-week undergraduate teaching terms and generous sabbatical leave to balance teaching and research (please see the Benefits, Terms and Conditions section for further details of sabbatical leave). There is the potential for temporary changes to the balance of duties between College and University to enable a focus on different aspects of work at different stages in your career. Oxford offers many opportunities for professional development in research and teaching. Associate Professors may apply for the title of full Professor in annual exercises. If the title is conferred, you will also have access to professorial merit pay opportunities. In exceptional cases, the title of full Professor may be awarded on appointment. Appointments are confirmed as permanent on successful completion of a review during the first five years. The vast majority of Associate Professors successfully complete this initial review. Duties of the post The main duties of the post are as follows: Page 2 of 15  To engage in advanced study and internationally excellent research and to collaborate in research programmes of both Schools and contribute to their international reputation for research excellence;  To disseminate research through publication in high impact journals, participation in international conferences and seminars, and through other media;  To contribute to the curricula of OSGA and SoGE, both graduate and undergraduate, in the areas of Latin American Studies and Environmental Geography;  To participate in the teaching and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in OSGA and SoGE under the direction of the Heads of School, the Directors of Graduate Studies and the relevant Course Directors;  To contribute to the recruitment, admission, and training of high calibre graduate students;  To co-operate in the administrative work of both Schools in both term and vacation under the direction of the Heads of School. This includes holding leadership positions; committee membership; participation in university academic recruitment exercises, with the appropriate training; outreach activities, such as University ‘open days’;  To engage in University examining;  To obtain external funding for research, lead research projects and collaborate with academic colleagues;  To engage in knowledge exchange with a wide range of policy makers, practitioners and other non-academic stakeholders;  To commit to equality and diversity values embraced by OSGA, SoGE and St Antony’s College. www.gettyimages.co.uk Teaching duties Page 3 of 15 The successful candidate will undertake teaching and supervision on both undergraduate and graduate programmes under the direction of the Heads of School of both OSGA and SoGE with an emphasis on Latin American Studies in OSGA and Environmental Geography in SoGE, commensurate with needs in both Schools on: (i) core and elective/optional master’s and undergraduate courses (including methods and fieldclass teaching); (ii) other master’s and doctoral training programmes as appropriate; (iii) supervising and assessing master’s and doctoral students. It is expected that the successful candidate will offer an option on the Environmental Geography of Latin America to both OSGA and SOGE master’s students, and develop an appropriate option course for SoGE undergraduates. Both OSGA and SoGE use ‘stint units’ to measure teaching and supervision contributions up to a maximum of 288 teaching units per year. The amount of teaching normally must not exceed an average of 288 teaching units1 per year without approval by the divisional board. 1 Departments use ‘stint units’ to measure teaching and supervision contributions and, overall, the level of expected teaching and supervision is equivalent to a standard two-two teaching load in North America. Various amounts of stint are assigned to different teaching and supervision activities, for example, supervision of a doctoral student counts for 24 stint units per year, and lectures, tutorials, class teaching all count towards stint (one hour paired tutorial, 1 unit; one hour lecture, 3 units; one doctoral student, 24 units; and other types of teaching to be weighted proportionally). This tariff is subject to local variation. Page 4 of 15 College duties and responsibilities In addition to the duties relating to the University side of the post, the appointee will be a Fellow of St Antony’s College, and will be expected to:   Take on a small number of College Advisees; Play an active role in the academic and research life of the College, for example by organising and/or attending seminars, workshops and other academic activities and events. From time to time, Fellows may be asked to undertake specific administrative duties for which they would be separately remunerated. All Fellows are appointed as Trustees of the College and a full induction into your charity trustee role will be provided. As a Trustee, you will be a member of the College’s Governing Body which normally meets twice each term. Miscellaneous The Associate Professor will also contribute to the running and development of the Latin American Centre housed at 1 Church Walk, on the premises of St Antony’s. Selection criteria Applications will be judged only against the criteria which are set out below. Candidates should ensure that their application shows clearly how their skills and experience meet these criteria. The University is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions. Members of selection committees will be aware of the principles of equality of opportunity, fair selection and the risks of bias. There will be both female and male committee members wherever possible. If, for any reason, a candidate has taken a career break or has had an atypical career and wishes to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognising that research output may be reduced as a result. Essential Criteria  The attainment of a doctorate in Area Studies and Environmental Geography or a closely related field; candidates must have received the doctorate before 1 October 2024, or at least have submitted a completed doctoral dissertation for examination by that date;  A proven record of research achievement at an internationally excellent level in Latin American Studies and Environmental Geography, as evidenced by world-class publications and innovative research projects; and a proven ability to contribute to the research culture and output of both Schools;  Excellence, or the potential for excellence, in teaching in the required areas of Latin American Studies and Environmental Geography;  The ability to develop a vigorous and significant programme of research that will contribute to OSGA and SoGE’s international research reputation in the field of Latin American Studies and Environmental Geography;  A record of attracting external grant funding for research, with the potential to lead and manage research activities; Page 5 of 15  Evidence of inter-disciplinary skills and the capacity to participate in collaborative research as well as pursuing an independent research agenda;  The ability and commitment to participate in the required undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes;  The ability or potential to be an effective and inspiring teacher of students of high ability at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to lecture at an appropriate level in an interesting and engaging manner, to provide small group (seminar) teaching and monitor individual students’ progress, and to undertake supervision of high-quality masters and doctoral students who come from diverse disciplinary and cultural backgrounds, and the ability to relate well and appropriately in graduate supervision and in pastoral situations;  The ability and willingness to participate in the full range of administrative and examination tasks as required, collaborating effectively with colleagues and working as part of a professional team;  Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and organisational skills necessary to undertake the required duties;  A firm commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and embedding these principles among staff and students;  A willingness to lead and participate in the intellectual activities of the Latin American Centre at St. Antony’s College. Desirable Criteria  An understanding of the needs of and/or experience of working with an ethnically diverse population;  Teaching and/or research experience with fieldwork;  Willingness to engage in outreach activities;  An ability to conduct advanced research using at least one Latin American language. How to apply To apply, visit the University of Oxford website then click on the Apply Now button on the ‘Job Details’ page and follow the on-screen instructions to register as a new user or log-in if you have applied previously. Please refer to the “Terms of Use” in the left-hand menu bar for information about privacy and data protection. Please provide details of three referees and indicate whether the University may contact them. References will not be requested until after shortlisting has taken place. Applicants are requested to submit: 1) a letter of application (supporting statement), which explains why you are applying for the post and provides evidence of how your qualifications, skills, and experience meet the selection criteria outlined above. This may include experience gained in education or employment. Page 6 of 15 Particular reference should be made to your past research work and research plans, as well as your teaching experience and evaluations to date. 2) a full Curriculum Vitae, including full details of your publications. The University and colleges welcome applications from candidates who have a disability or long-term health condition and are committed to providing long term support. The University’s disability advisor can provide support to applicants with a disability, please see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disabilitysupport for details. Please let us know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including the provision of these documents in large print, audio or other formats. If we invite you for interviews, we will ask whether you require any particular arrangements at the interview. The University Access Guide gives details of physical access to University buildings https://www.accessguide.ox.ac.uk/. Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by 12.00 noon on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Should you experience any difficulties using the online application system, please email recruitment.support@admin.ox.ac.uk. Further help and support are available from https://hrsystems.admin.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support. To return to the online application at any stage, please log back in and click the “My applications” button on the left-hand side of the page Please note that you will be notified of the progress of your application by automatic emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk mail regularly to ensure that you receive all emails. All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and asked to make a short presentation of some aspect of their research to an audience of selection committee members and staff and students of OSGA and SoGE. Further materials may be requested from candidates who are short-listed. Reasonable interview expenses will be reimbursed. Should you have any queries about how to apply, please contact the OSGA HR Team: administrator@area.ox.ac.uk hr- The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies The School represents a commitment by the University to enhancing teaching and research in Area Studies. It brings together seven units: the African Studies Centre, the Latin American Centre (including the Brazilian Studies Programme), the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies, the Contemporary China Studies Programme, Russian and East European Studies, the Contemporary South Asia Studies Programme and the Middle East Programme. The administration of the School is based at 12 Bevington Road, with colleagues also providing administrative support across a number of locations in which the School’s constituent units are based (including the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies at St Antony’s College and the University of Oxford China Centre at St Hugh’s College). The School is devoted to research and graduate teaching in academic disciplines which attempt to understand the complexity and the interrelatedness of society through anthropology, economics, politics, history, sociology and culture. Its teaching and research seek to take into account both the insights provided by the separate disciplines and the contextualisation provided by in-depth Page 7 of 15 knowledge of specific regions and countries. Interdisciplinary collaboration to study specific social processes is encouraged, and a distinctive feature of the School is the number of its academic staff who hold joint appointments in the School and a disciplinary department in the Social Sciences or Humanities Divisions. In the most recent national research quality assessment exercise (REF2021), Area Studies at Oxford – comprising staff in the School and the Faculty of Oriental Studies in the Humanities Division - was judged to account for more world-leading (4*) research than any other Area Studies department in the UK. The School admits around 160 graduate students a year on Masters and DPhil programmes, across the African Studies Centre, Latin American Centre, the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies, Russian and East European Studies, Contemporary South Asia, Contemporary Chinese Studies, Middle East Studies, and the comparative master’s programme in Global and Area Studies. Additionally, the School’s academic staff supervise doctoral students and teach on a range of undergraduate programmes in other parts of the University. Further information about the OSGA, its component units, its staff, courses and research activities can be found on its website at www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk The School holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. The Latin American Centre The post-holder will be a member of the Latin American Centre programme. The LAC offers a one-year MSc in Latin American Studies, a two-year MPhil in Latin American Studies and, through OSGA, a DPhil in Area Studies (Latin America), bringing together over 20 students working on the region at a graduate level. The LAC’s masters’ programmes concentrate on the modern history, politics, economics, international relations and sociology of the region. The LAC also acts as a hub for the study of Latin America across a wide range of disciplines in Oxford. Visiting academics and visiting doctoral students, from within and outside the United Kingdom, add to a vibrant community of scholars working on a variety of topics of central concern for the region. As a centre for the study of the region, the LAC serves as a venue for debating ongoing research and relevant current affairs. Leading international scholars and key public figures from the region regularly contribute to the LAC’s flagship weekly seminar. The LAC also runs a Brazilian Studies programme, which hosts a yearly conference on Brazil as well as regular academic visitors from Brazil, including a Rio Branco Professor. A History seminar meets once a week; a programme that often includes joint events with other universities in Europe and the Americas. In addition, the LAC hosts a DPhil seminar that brings together doctoral students across the university studying topics related to Latin America from a wide range of disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. The LAC is housed on the premises of St Antony’s College, with which it is closely connected, although students and some members of the academic staff are also members of other Oxford colleges. An important part of the LAC is the Bodleian Latin American Library, located on the ground floor and basement of our building. Its 16,000 volumes, together with journals, microfilms and DVDs, form an important specialist lending collection for those studying Latin American social sciences and history. To find out more about the Latin American Centre Programme, see https://www.lac.ox.ac.uk/ Page 8 of 15 School of Geography and the Environment The School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) is a dynamic, diverse, interdisciplinary department at the University of Oxford combining natural and social science research interests and analytical skills, underpinned by geography’s tradition of working in many different situations and contexts. The School is internationally recognized for the quality of its teaching, research and wider engagement across the breadth of human geography, physical geography and environmental studies. Based within the Social Sciences Division, the School incorporates three affiliated research centres as well as Geography: the Environmental Change Institute (ECI), the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment (SSEE), and the Transport Studies Unit (TSU). The School is based partly within the Oxford University Centre for the Environment (OUCE) building and partly in the inter-connected Dyson Perrins building, which was completely refurbished in 2022. The School’s physical location enables us to easily connect with many academic departments and organisations across the University, and we collaborate with many of them. For example, the School is an active participant in fostering the Oxford University Networks for the Environment (ONE), which links up over 1000 individuals within the University around the themes of Biodiversity, Climate, Energy, Food and Water. Our research spans issues related to the environment, climate change, energy, transport, development, geopolitics and cities. The School’s research portfolio totalled approximately £105 million across more than 170 research projects in 2021/22, from a wide variety of funders. Much of this work is collaborative, and we currently estimate that research with our partners takes place in over 70 countries across the globe. We aim to contribute to the common good, and many of our researchers actively engage in advising local, national and international organisations; in giving written and oral contributions to government consultations both locally and nationally; and in engaging with others through policy, partnerships, business and social enterprise. The School also provides world-class, multidisciplinary teaching. Our Undergraduate Honour School gives undergraduate students research-led teaching across the breadth of human and physical geography and environmental studies by internationally recognised academic staff. 250 graduate students from a wide range of nationalities currently study for taught and research postgraduate degrees with us in our International Graduate School. For more information about the School please visit: http://www.geog.ox.ac.uk The School is committed to supporting the career development of all its members. Everyone is encouraged to undertake professional training from the range offered by the School, the Division and the University's People, Organisation and Development Unit. The School has a mentoring scheme and all staff are encouraged to work with a mentor during their time at SoGE; academic staff are also encouraged to have regular meetings with the Head of School to plan their career progression. The Social Sciences Division The University’s academic departments and faculties are organised into four large groups known as Academic Divisions (Social Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS), Medical Sciences, and Humanities). The divisions are responsible for academic strategy and operational planning, oversight of the teaching and research of their constituent departments and faculties, and for personnel and resource management. The social sciences at Oxford are distinctive for both their depth and breadth, with over 1,100 academic and research staff working across fifteen departments, Page 9 of 15 faculties and schools. The Head of the Social Sciences Division is Professor Timothy Power. The Division is a world-leading centre of research and education in the social sciences. The Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings returned the University of Oxford to the number one spot in the world for Social Sciences in 2022. We have placed first in three of the last five years (2018, 2019 and 2022). More than 800 researchers were returned to Main Panel C (Social Sciences) for REF 2021 across a diverse range of subject area ‘units of assessment’ – from geography and business to archaeology and law. Over55% of the research submitted from the Division was judged to be world-leading (4*, the highest score available). More than two-thirds (69%) of the research’s impact was also recognised as world-leading(4*). Research from across the Division was also submitted to subject areas across Panels A (Medicine, health and life sciences), B (Physical sciences, engineering and mathematics), and D (Arts and Humanities), highlighting the enormous breadth and diversity of research expertise across the Division. Our academic and research staff and students are international thought leaders, generating new evidence, insights and policy tools with which to address some of the major global challenges facing humanity, such as sustainable resource management, poverty and forced migration, effective governance and justice. Particular research highlights in recent years have included COVID-19 and Climate Change. As well as active interdisciplinary links with researchers in other divisions at Oxford, we engage and collaborate extensively with other universities and a wide range of governmental and non-governmental practitioner communities such as law, business, public health and welfare, international development and education around the world. The Division has an extensive portfolio of external funders, partners and supporters, with competitively-awarded external research income exceeding £50million per year and philanthropic income over £25 million a year. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, eleven of our departments have achieved Bronze awards under the Athena Swan Charter (a UK accreditation scheme recognising organisations’ commitment to equality and diversity, particularly in gender). Our School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena Swan Silver award. In February 2023, for the first time, the University as a whole was awarded an institutional Athena Swan Silver award, acknowledging the progress that has been made in addressing a number of gender gaps across the University over the last five years. The Division delivers an exceptional range of high-quality educational programmes all underpinned by the innovative research being undertaken by our academics. The student body is made up of over 2,000undergraduate students, nearly 3,000 students studying postgraduate taught programmes and 1,200postgraduate research students. The programmes we offer are wide-ranging, often interdisciplinary and include professionally-oriented provision in areas such as business, law and education. The Division is home to several of Oxford’s most widely recognised teaching programmes, such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at undergraduate level; and at the Masters level programmes such as the Bachelor in Civil Law (BCL), Environmental Change and Management, International Relations, and Social Data Science. For more information please visit: http://www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/ St. Antony’s College St Antony's College is one of the seven colleges of the University of Oxford which admit graduate students only. St Antony’s chosen field is the interdisciplinary study of the modern history, politics, international relations, economics, sociology and culture of the regions of the world. It provides an informal and multicultural environment for advanced research and postgraduate education and has Page 10 of 15 become the leading European centre for international studies, competing with the best graduate schools in the United States. Like other Oxford colleges, the College is an independent self-governing institution. Its Governing Body consists of around 40 Fellows and is chaired by the Head of the College (known as the Warden). The Fellows are distinguished scholars in their chosen fields and most of them hold senior academic posts in the University. Each conducts their own research programme and almost all of them supervise postgraduate students from St Antony’s and other colleges. Some Fellows teach undergraduates as well and also take part in University and College administration. The current Warden, Professor Roger Goodman, was a student at the College. Immediately before becoming Warden, he was Head of the Social Sciences Division at Oxford between 2008-17. He was Chair and President of the Academy of Social Sciences between 2016-21. The College has seven regional research centres, which cover Africa, Asia (except Japan), Europe, Japan, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia and the rest of the former Soviet Union. Most of the Centres are based on the College’s campus in converted Victorian houses. Each Centre is run by a Centre Director who is normally a Governing Body Fellow of the College. For more information please visit: https://www.sant.ox.ac.uk/ox.ac.uk/ About the University of Oxford Oxford’s departments and colleges aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. Oxford’s self-governing community of international scholars includes Professors, Associate Professors, other college tutors, senior and junior research fellows and a large number University research staff. Research at Oxford combines disciplinary depth with an increasing focus on inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary activities addressing a rich and diverse range of issues. Oxford’s strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, and in providing all staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that supports everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is a great strength, and vital for innovation and creativity, Oxford aspires to build a truly inclusive community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While Oxford has long traditions of scholarship, it is also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities. It consistently has the highest external research income of any university in the UK (the most recent figures are available at www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation/finance-and-funding), and regularly creates spinout companies based on academic research generated within and owned by the University. Oxford is also recognised as a leading supporter of social enterprise. Oxford admits undergraduate students with the intellectual potential to benefit fully from the small group learning to which Oxford is deeply committed. Meeting in small groups with their tutor, undergraduates are exposed to rigorous scholarly challenge and learn to develop their critical thinking, their ability to articulate their views with clarity, and their personal and intellectual confidence. They receive a high level of personal attention from leading academics. Oxford has a strong postgraduate student body, who are attracted to Oxford by the international standing of the faculty, by the rigorous intellectual training on offer, by the excellent research and Page 11 of 15 laboratory facilities available, and by the resources of the museums and libraries, including one of the world’s greatest libraries, the Bodleian. For more information please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation University Benefits, Terms and Conditions Salary The University salary will be on the scale for Associate Professors, (£52,815 - £70,918 per annum). Those appointed below the top of this salary range will receive annual increments until they reach the top point There is also an annual ‘cost-of-living’ review. In exceptional cases, the Department/Faculty board may propose the awarding of additional increments within the substantive scale to an Associate Professor at any time during their appointment. Associate professors who are awarded the title of full professor receive an additional allowance (unless they already receive additional recruitment or retention payments at that level or above) see Recognition of Distinction | HR Support (ox.ac.uk); and they will be eligible for consideration in subsequent regular exercises for professorial merit pay (unless they already receive additional recruitment or retention payments in excess of the level of award) see Professorial Merit Pay | HR Support (ox.ac.uk). These awards do not result in any change to the duties of the post-holder. Additional remuneration may be paid for graduate supervision, examining and some tutorial teaching. Those holding administrative appointments within the department/faculty may be eligible for additional payments Pension The University offers generous pension provision. Associate Professors are usually offered membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme. Details are available at https://finance.web.ox.ac.uk/uss Sabbatical leave You will be eligible for sabbatical leave to allow you to focus on your research. In general, one term of leave is available for each six terms worked. This leave may either be taken as one term of leave after 6 terms of service, or accumulated and taken as one year of leave after 6 years of service. Outside commitments You may apply to spend up to 30 working days in each year on projects outside your employment duties, such as consultancy, spin-out activity and membership of research councils and other bodies. There is no limit to earnings from these activities without deduction from salary. Details of the approval process may be found at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/holding-outside-appointments. Guidanceis also available on: ownership of intellectual propertyhttps://governance.admin.ox.ac.uk/legislation/council-regulations-7-of-2002 and managing conflicts of interesthttps://researchsupport.admin.ox.ac.uk/governance/integrity Page 12 of 15 Membership of Congregation Oxford’s community of scholars governs itself through Congregation which is its “parliament”. You will be a voting member of Congregation. See https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation/governance and https://governance.admin.ox.ac.uk/legislation/statute-iv-congregation for further details. Family support The University offers generous family leave arrangements, such as maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave. Details are available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/family-leave-for-academicstaff. You will have considerable flexibility in the day-to-day organisation of duties in the Associate Professor role. Requests for flexible working patterns will be accommodated as far as possible. You will be eligible to apply to use the University nurseries (subject to availability of places). For details of the nurseries and how to apply for places, please see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/home. The University subscribes to Work and Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, online support and informative webinars in addition to the ability to book emergency childcare through their online service Bubble. For more details, please see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-familycare. The Oxford University Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers, whose aim is to help the newly-arrived partners of visiting scholars, of graduate students and of newly appointed academic and administrative members of the University to settle in and to give them opportunities to meet people in Oxford. Further information is available at https://www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk/. Welcome for International Staff One of Oxford’s great strengths is its truly international body of research and teaching staff from over 140 countries, and we welcome applications from academics across the world. We can help international staff and partners/families make the transition to Oxford. Information about relocation, living and working in the UK and Oxford is available at welcome.ox.ac.uk. If you require a visa, we have a dedicated Staff Immigration Team to support successful applicants through the immigration process (for Global Talent and Skilled Worker visas) from job offer through to arrival in the UK. This is subject to the eligibility criteria being met for the respective visa routes. Relocation Subject to UK tax regulations and the availability of funding, a relocation allowance may be available. Promoting diversity The University is committed to recruiting and retaining the best people, whoever they are, to ensure equality of opportunity. The Vice Chancellor’s Diversity Fund provides resources for innovative projects to promote diversity. The Equality and Diversity Unit promotes good practice across the University by developing policies and offering training, and runs a range of support networks for staff. It works closely with Colleges, Page 13 of 15 the Oxford University Student Union https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/home for details. and external campaign groups. Please see Other benefits and discounts for University employees The University has a range of facilities and benefits for its staff, including discounted health insurance, sustainable travel schemes, and discounts in local shops and restaurants. Details are available at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/discounts Pre-employment screening Your appointment will be subject to the University’s standard pre-employment screening. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity, references, a pre-employment health declaration, and any other checks as applicable to the post. We advise you to read the notes for applicants at https://jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks. Length of appointment Appointments to Associate Professorships at Oxford are confirmed as permanent on successful completion of a review during the first five years. The University operates an employer justified retirement age for academic posts. With effect from 1 October 2023 the retirement date will be 30 September immediately preceding the 70th birthday. The justification for this may be found at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra For existing employees, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the EJRA procedures. Further details can be found at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. College Benefits, Terms and Conditions The appointed Associate Professor will receive the following benefits: • A taxable and pensionable Housing Allowance. This will be £2,801 per annum in 2023/24 and is increased in line with University cost of living awards; • College IT support in ensuring that their devices link with the College’s networks, and in troubleshooting simple difficulties. Their computer will be provided by the department; • Use of the College Library with the right to borrow books when resident in Oxford; Page 14 of 15 • The opportunity to join the Oxford Colleges’ Healthcare scheme as long as it is the College’s policy to provide this benefit;2 • Free meals at common table (lunches and evening meals in the College Hall when it is open); • 12 free High or Guest Night Tables each term. This dining allowance may also be used to host academic and business guests; • Membership of the College’s Senior Common Room; • Car parking in the College’s car parks, which is normally available if they live more than three miles from the College. Offer of employment Applications for this post will be considered by a selection committee containing representatives from OSGA, SoGE, the Social Sciences Division and St Antony’s College. The selection committee is responsible for conducting all aspects of the recruitment and selection process; it does not, however, have the authority to make the final decision as to who should be appointed. The final decision will be made by the Social Sciences divisional board and the Governing Body of St Antony’s College on the basis of a recommendation made by the selection committee. No offer of appointment will be valid, therefore, until and unless the recommendation has been approved by both the divisional board and the Governing Body, and a formal contractual offer has been made. As there is no charge to the Associate Professor for their participation, this benefit may give rise to a small tax liability. Their dependants may also join the scheme at the post-holder’s expense if eligible. 2 Page 15 of 15
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