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The Department of Chemistry is looking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry. The post-holder will contribute to teaching and examination in Inorganic Chemistry and to the development of the undergraduate curriculum, including the delivery of Department-wide examinations ( _collections_ ). In addition, they will also contribute to other teaching- related projects on behalf of the Inorganic Chemistry Section. The post-holder will develop and deliver material for the for the new Oxford/EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Inorganic Materials for Advanced Manufacturing (IMAT); Home | IMAT CDT (ox.ac.uk)). A significant part of the role will be provision of tutorial teaching at three colleges and in the first instance these will be The Queen’s College, Jesus College and Exeter College. Full details of the role can be found in the job description. The post is located in the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford and will commence on 1 July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. This a fixed-term appointment of 5 years. The successful candidate will hold, or be close to completion of, a doctorate in inorganic chemistry or a closely-related subject. They will demonstrate excellence, or the potential for excellence, in teaching inorganic chemistry, at undergraduate level (including tutorial and class teaching) and have sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop novel course materials and methodologies. The candidate will demonstrate a track record of innovation in the teaching of inorganic chemistry and will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, time-management and organisational skills. The Department of Chemistry is a large and vibrant community of people made up of academics, teaching, research and support staff and students from a wide variety of backgrounds. We share the common goal to further the discipline of chemistry and its positive impact on society through excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Chemistry is committed to equality and valuing diversity and welcomes applications from minority groups. The University offers a wide range of benefits including an excellent contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave and a range of family friendly benefits. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. Only applications received before midday on **31 MAY 2024 **be considered. Interviews are expected to be scheduled for mid-June.
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Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Job title Departmental Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry Division Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Department Department of Chemistry Location Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QR Grade and salary Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum Hours Full time (37.5 hours per week) Contract type Fixed-Term - 5 years Reporting to Head of Inorganic Chemistry and Associate Head of Department (Teaching) Vacancy reference 172830 Further Information Start date 1 July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter Overview of the role Applications are invited for a Departmental Lectureship in Inorganic Chemistry. The successful applicant will be expected to start on 1st July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post-holder will be employed by the Department of Chemistry and will contribute to teaching and examination in Inorganic Chemistry. The post-holder will contribute to the development of the undergraduate curriculum, including the delivery of Department-wide examinations (collections), and will contribute to other teaching-related projects on behalf of the Inorganic Chemistry Section. In addition, the postholder will develop and deliver material for the for the new Oxford/EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Inorganic Materials for Advanced Manufacturing (IMAT; Home | IMAT CDT (ox.ac.uk)). A significant part of the role will be provision of tutorial teaching at three colleges and in the first instance these will be The Queen’s College, Jesus College and Exeter College. Details of the Department and further details of the terms and conditions are given in Section II. Duties of the Post • Lead on co-ordinating departmental and college teaching in Inorganic Chemistry including the design and delivery of shared teaching materials and lead on consultation with contributing lecturers and colleges as required. • Work closely with other Departmental Lecturers across Chemistry. • Contribute to ongoing review and revision of the inorganic chemistry curriculum • Be a member of the Chemistry Teaching Committee and contribute to the work of departmental committees and working groups developing curriculum change, academic strategies and policies. • Gather and analyse feedback from students, colleagues and examiners and make recommendations to respond to areas identified for enhancement/improvement. • To deliver material as part of the new graduate courses to be given by the EPSRC/Oxford Centre for Doctoral Training in Inorganic Chemistry for Advanced Manufacturing (IMAT) • To participate in, and assist with the organization of, outreach and access activities for the IMAT CDT (including summer school and conference activities). • Deliver up to 9 hours per term-time week tutorial teaching and contribute to the organisation of teaching for The Queen’s, Jesus and Exeter colleges, including to set and mark college collections (tests).1 1. In addition to Departmental responsibilities, members of Department may be permitted to undertake a small amount of college teaching normally up to six hours per week during term-time (for those on full-time contracts) for which they will engaged and paid direct by the college. This may be approved by the line manager on the basis that this does not impact the individual’s ability to deliver the scope and hours of their Department role and the arrangement will be reviewed on a regular basis. Further details of the duties of the post. • Coordinating teaching activities in Inorganic Chemistry: The post-holder will take the lead in coordinating the teaching of inorganic chemistry at the Departmental level. This will include designing and delivering a series of internal examinations (called collections) at the start of each term. The post-holder will also be engaged in the ongoing review of the undergraduate curriculum, and will work closely with the Associate Head of Department for Teaching and also with Departmental Lecturers in the organic and physical and theoretical chemistry sections. • Design, implementation and optimization of IMAT graduate courses: The post-holder will assist with the design and delivery of new post-graduate modular courses in synthetic inorganic chemistry given by the EPSRC/Oxford Centre for Doctoral Training in Inorganic Materials for Advanced Manufacturing under the guidance of the Director of the CDT. This will include 172830_DL Inorganic_Job Desc.docx 2 the development of courses dealing with both the theory and practical application of synthetic methods across the breadth of inorganic chemistry (molecular, nano-scale and extended solids) and involve liaison with both industrial and academic partners involved with the training programme. The post-holder will also be involved with collating and analysing feedback and implementing improvement to the portfolio of IMAT courses on a year-by-year basis. • Participation in outreach activities for the IMAT CDT. The post-holder will contribute to outreach and access activities for the IMAT CDT, under the guidance of the Director of the CDT. This will include assisting with the development of new outreach media for the CDT, IMAT summer conference, open days and undergraduate research conference. • Tutorials in Inorganic Chemistry: The post-holder will design and deliver undergraduate tutorials in Inorganic Chemistry for each of the participating colleges, under the guidance of the Associate Head of Department (Teaching), for up to a total of 9 hours per week during full term. Selection Criteria Essential The successful candidate will be expected to satisfy the following selection criteria: • The candidate will hold, or be close to completion of, a doctorate in inorganic chemistry or a closely-related subject. • The candidate will demonstrate excellence, or the potential for excellence, in teaching inorganic chemistry, at undergraduate level (including tutorial and class teaching). • The candidate will demonstrate sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop novel course materials and methodologies. • The candidate will demonstrate a track record of innovation in the teaching of inorganic chemistry. • The candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, timemanagement and organisational skills. • The candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in the full range of duties expected in the Department. 172830_DL Inorganic_Job Desc.docx 3 Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We 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. 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For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Department Of Chemistry The mission of Oxford Chemistry is to advance the global understanding of chemistry and to use that knowledge to address major challenges for society. Oxford Chemistry maintains world-class strengths in fundamental research, including the training of outstanding young scientists, whilst being an outward-looking department engaging with other disciplines, industry, public services, government and the general public. We are a large department within the University’s Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division with over 70 research groups and 900 researchers including 400 graduate research students. Our MChem degree takes 180 students a year and features the distinctive tutorials of Oxford, an innovative three-year programme of practical teaching within our state-of-the-art teaching laboratory, and a 4th year focused on research based within one of our research groups. Research in Oxford Chemistry focuses on fundamental science aimed at making significant and sustained long-term impact. We provide an environment that enables research by hiring, developing, and supporting talented researchers, many recognised as international leaders, across the spectrum of the chemical sciences. Our students and staff work in excellent research facilities to deliver field-leading research that crosses traditional boundaries and engages strongly with other disciplines, both within Oxford and across a range of external sectors. The impact of our research in the wider economy and society is manifest in our many industrial and clinical collaborations and successful start-ups. Our eight research themes and business engagements showcase the breadth and depth of our research across the chemical sciences. 172830_DL Inorganic_Job Desc.docx 4 We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work and study environment for all our staff and students based on core values of respect, equality and collaboration. We have held an Athena SWAN silver award since 2015 reflecting our commitment to improving gender equality within our discipline. Oxford Chemistry is accommodated within five buildings in the University’s science area, including a modern RIBA award-winning dedicated research facility and a state-of-the-art practical teaching laboratory. Researchers are supported by a research infrastructure within Chemistry that includes NMR, Mass Spectrometry, Crystallography, Surface Analysis, Inorganic Materials Characterisation, Advanced Electron Spin Resonance and high-performance computing facilities as well as access to facilities across the wider University and at national research facilities including the Rosalind Franklin Institute and Diamond Light Source. To support the Teaching and Research in the Department, there are a number of administrative functions including Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, Information Technology, Student Administration, Health and Safety, Communications and Alumni Relations. Find out more about the Department, our work and our people at chem.ox.ac.uk Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Oxford Chemistry We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse community of students and staff based on core values of respect, equality and collaboration. The Department has an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) committee and since 2015 we have held an Athena SWAN silver award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural practices which promote gender equality and create a better working environment for all. We promote family-friendly policies and support flexible working arrangements where possible. For more information about the University’s family friendly benefits, please also see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/information-for-parents-and-carers Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division The academic administration of the University is conducted through four divisions (Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, and Medical Sciences). 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For more information please visit: http://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/ 172830_DL Inorganic_Job Desc.docx 5 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. 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If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly recuitment@chem.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 172830_DL Inorganic_Job Desc.docx 6 Important information for candidates 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-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. 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See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. 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The Department of Chemistry is looking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry. The post-holder will contribute to teaching and examination in Inorganic Chemistry and to the development of the undergraduate curriculum, including the delivery of Department-wide examinations (collections). In addition, they will also contribute to other teaching-related projects on behalf of the Inorganic Chemistry Section. The post-holder will develop and deliver material for the for the new Oxford/EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Inorganic Materials for Advanced Manufacturing (IMAT); Home | IMAT CDT (ox.ac.uk)). A significant part of the role will be provision of tutorial teaching at three colleges and in the first instance these will be The Queen’s College, Jesus College and Exeter College. Full details of the role can be found in the job description. The post is located in the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford and will commence on 1 July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. This a fixed-term appointment of 5 years. The successful candidate will hold, or be close to completion of, a doctorate in inorganic chemistry or a closely-related subject. They will demonstrate excellence, or the potential for excellence, in teaching inorganic chemistry, at undergraduate level (including tutorial and class teaching) and have sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop novel course materials and methodologies. The candidate will demonstrate a track record of innovation in the teaching of inorganic chemistry and will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, time-management and organisational skills. The Department of Chemistry is a large and vibrant community of people made up of academics, teaching, research and support staff and students from a wide variety of backgrounds. We share the common goal to further the discipline of chemistry and its positive impact on society through excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Chemistry is committed to equality and valuing diversity and welcomes applications from minority groups. The University offers a wide range of benefits including an excellent contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave and a range of family friendly benefits. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. Only applications received before midday on 31 MAY 2024 be considered. Interviews are expected to be scheduled for mid-June.
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