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**About the role** Applications are invited for a 1-year, full-time, fixed-term Departmental Lectureship in Early Modern History within the University of Oxford, Faculty of History, George Street, OX1 2RL, and from the date the Humanities department moves to its new premises, The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford https://www.schwarzmancentre.ox.ac.uk and Balliol College, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BJ. This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving History community and gain valuable teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Although this is primarily a teaching role, you will also engage in advanced study and conduct independent research and play an active role in the interdisciplinary College community at Balliol. **The Role** The successful applicant will supervise undergraduate theses and Masters and DPhil dissertations, produce lecture notes, course materials, reading lists, and reference guides as required. They will also organise specific areas of the syllabus at undergraduate and/or graduate (Masters) levels, including contributing to the administration and organization of History at Balliol as well as acting as a college adviser to undergraduate and graduate students as required. They will also participate in the Balliol undergraduate admissions exercise, including interviews which normally take place in early-to-mid December, while supporting the development of courses and teaching, manage their own academic research activities and conduct independent research, while also engaging positively and proactively with the academic community in the Faculty and College. **About you** You will have a completed doctorate in a relevant field, or evidence that a doctorate is close to completion, sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop course materials and research proposals, and an aptitude for teaching, the ability to enthuse and inspire students and some experience of contributing to courses on methodology and Early Modern History. The ability to take on administrative responsibilities such as coordinating an undergraduate cohort or core undergraduate course and a publication record commensurate with career stage, and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field of Early Modern History are essential. Some knowledge or interest in early modern global history, particularly in the history of contacts between European and non-European societies would be desirable. **Application Process** For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact John-Paul Ghobrial, Professor of Modern and Global History, john- paul.ghobrial@history.ox.ac.uk ; all practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: recruitments@history.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. You will be required to complete a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Only applications submitted online and received before **noon Wednesday 14th May, 2025** can be considered. 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**. **Committed to equality and valuing diversity**
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Are you an experienced administrator looking to develop a career in the education sector? Are you enthusiastic about providing excellent support? We may have the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for an Education Support Officer to join our Education team. Working alongside the Undergraduate Studies Administrator you will provide support for the Faculty’s undergraduate teaching and examination, and will assist the team with wider responsibilities relating to both undergraduate and graduate administration. You will support the Faculty’s teaching arrangements, will have responsibility for the Faculty’s virtual learning platforms, and will coordinate processes relating to student consultation and communications. You will also work closely with fellow members of the Education team and the wider professional services team, as well as with key Faculty members. As well as the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team, we can offer you a competitive salary (including an Oxford Weighting Allowance), 38 days holiday per year, enrolment in a good pension scheme, access to employee benefits and discounts and professional development opportunities. In return we are looking for a candidate with significant experience of complex administration tasks and exemplary accuracy and attention to detail. They must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people with sensitivity and discretion. Strong organisation skills are essential along with the ability to remain calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be a good team player but have the ability to be self-motivated and work independently. This post will primarily be office based, but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working. For more information about the role please view the further particulars below. If you think you have what we are looking for please apply following the guidance below. Applications must be made online and submitted no later than 12 noon on 29 April 2025. In person interviews will take place on 13 May 2025. Please note that we are also advertising the role of Graduate Studies Officer (PGR), details of which can be found here. If you wish to apply for both posts, please submit separate applications for each.
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**About the role** We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Outreach and Engagement Officer to work for the AHRC funded project ‘The National Women’s MP: Joyce Butler, women’s rights and women’s liberation from the 1950s to the 1970s’ with the Faculty of History, George Street, Oxford, OX1 2RL. This project is led by Dr Lyndsey Jenkins, Mansfield College, Oxford, and is a collaboration with Bruce Castle Museum and Archive Service, Haringey Council. **The Role** The successful candidate will design and deliver an outreach and engagement programme under the direction of Dr Jenkins and in partnership with colleagues at the Museum and Archive Service. Tailored and targeted towards different stakeholders and audiences, this programme will incorporate online and in- person elements to promote the archive collection and exhibition, while reflecting the wider themes of the project. In particular, the successful candidate will take the lead in designing and delivering a project with young people which draws on and documents their response to the collection and results in a creative output. This role may require occasional weekend and/or evening work, and will be primarily based at Bruce Castle Museum in Tottenham, north London, while also allowing scope for remote working. **About you** You will be educated to A-level standard or have equivalent experience, and have experience of community engagement and outreach, both in-person and online. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to tailor communication to a diverse range of audiences, along with experience of working with young people in educational and/or creative projects. The ability to work independently, often without direct supervision, taking advantage of new connections and opportunities, and prioritising competing demands effectively is essential. Interest in women’s history and experience of working in an archive, museum, arts, library or cultural organisation is desirable. **Application process** Queries about the post should be addressed to Lyndsey Jenkins, Associate Professor and Tutorial Fellow in History (lyndsey.jenkins@history.ox.ac.uk ). All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: recruitments@history.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. As this role involves working with young people a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check due to regulated activity involving children will be required. As part of the online application process, you should provide a supporting statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees. Only applications submitted online and received before **noon Wednesday 7th May 2025** will be considered. 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**. You may also receive updates on the status of your application via the same means. **Committed to equality and valuing diversity**
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The Faculty are seeking to appoint two Career Development Fellows. This role is designed as a 3-year career development role (beginning on 1 September 2025) for individuals seeking a career in Higher Education language teaching, and encompasses a 3-year development programme. Individuals will be appointed a mentor and will be expected to develop and maintain their own learning objectives through the programme. The CDFs are responsible for delivering language teaching within the sub- Faculty, including marking work and participating in oral examinations. They will each give 14 hours of classes in each week of term. Applicants must possess: Fluency in Spanish equivalent to native-speaker level; An excellent command of spoken and written English (equivalent to C1 CEFR or Cambridge Advanced); An undergraduate degree in English/Spanish, with a significant literature, language, or writing component; Recent experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language at university level, including oral, writing and translation. Additional information and details about how to apply are included in the job description. **What we offer** As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: * An excellent contributory pension scheme * 38 days annual leave * A comprehensive range of childcare services * Family leave schemes * Cycle loan scheme * Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on **Monday 28 April 2025**. Interviews will be held on Week commencing **Monday 19th May 2025**.
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Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Graduate Studies Officer (Post Graduate Research) Division Humanities Department Faculty of Philosophy Location Radcliffe Humanities, Woodstock Road, Oxford, moving to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in late 2025. The role will primarily be office based but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working. Grade and salary Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 which includes an annual Oxford Weighting Allowance of £1,500. Hours Full time Contract type Permanent Reporting to Education Manager Vacancy reference 178793 The role The Graduate Studies Officer (PGR) works in conjunction with the Graduate Studies Officer (PGT) to provide support for all aspects of the Faculty’s graduate operation and to manage a number of areas as detailed below. The person appointed will also work closely with relevant officers of the Philosophy Faculty Board (including the Director of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Teaching Coordinator). Responsibilities Admissions The postholder is responsible for supporting the annual graduate admissions exercise. This includes: • • • Handling email and telephone enquiries, and providing advice and guidance to potential applicants. Supporting the administration of graduate applications to the Faculty, liaising with applicants over the outcome of their applications and completion of their conditions, and providing applicants with information to apply for visas. Organising the student induction programme and the graduate open day for all graduate courses. • Processing all Recognised Student applications from start to finish, including responding to all initial queries from prospective recognised students, and liaising with the Director for Graduate Studies and prospective faculty advisors, as well as with colleagues in the wider Graduate Admissions and Student Immigration teams as necessary. On-course administration The postholder is responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support for the Faculty’s postgraduate taught courses. This includes: • • • • • • • • • • • Maintaining and updating student records on the University’s student records system (eVision) and local Faculty systems, updating student information, organising supervision arrangements, and monitoring student progress. Acting as the first point of contact and primary source of advice for graduate research students in Philosophy, and managing applications from them for suspension of status and other changes to their studies. Managing the enrolment process for Recognised Students, including obtaining University Cards, carrying out visa compliance checks, administration of fee payments and enrolment on eVision, and supporting Recognised Students post-enrolment. Ensuring that matriculated students are registered (and re-registered) at the start of each term. Supporting the production of course handbooks and other course materials. Ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place for the delivery of course-related events, including advertising, room booking, AV, etc. Maintaining relevant pages on the Faculty’s graduate Virtual Learning Environment (Canvas) sites. Overseeing the Faculty’s graduate student Lecture Scheme (including processing applications, verifying references, gathering feedback on students’ teaching, authorising payment, and supporting the Faculty’s Graduate Training Coordinator), and organising and supporting the annual Preparation for Learning and Teaching at Oxford (PLTO) training seminar. Providing advice and guidance to students, academics, and the Director for Graduate Studies on any matters related to on-course administration, based on a thorough understanding of University regulations and procedures. Updating the graduate course webpages on the Faculty of Philosophy’s website. Providing pastoral care and academic advice to students with disability and welfare needs. Examination and assessment The post holder provides administrative support to the Director of Graduate Studies, in the examination and assessment of the Faculty’s graduate research students, which includes: • • • Administering DPhil and MLitt assessment processes, including keeping students informed of procedures and deadlines, processing outcomes, and ensuring examination regulations are followed. Monitoring the progression of graduate research students through their milestone assessments (Transfer and Confirmation of Status), including processing applications, supporting the Director of Graduate Studies in the appointment of milestone assessors, communicating with assessors regarding viva arrangements and recommended results, and liaising with the Graduate Studies Committee to approve milestone outcomes. Monitoring the final examination process of graduate research students, including ensuring that individual deadlines are adhered to, monitoring the appointment of examiners, communicating with examiners regarding viva arrangements and recommended results, and liaising with the Graduate Studies Committee to approve final outcomes. Graduate Studies Officer (PGR)_FINAL 2 • Supporting graduate research students with requests for extensions, thesis title changes, dispensations from consultation of thesis, and other applications relating to the examination of their final thesis. The post holder will also be required to support the examination and assessment of the Faculty’s postgraduate taught students, including: • • Assisting with essay and thesis marking processes at peak times. Attending meetings of the Boards of Examiners, and supporting the production of meeting minutes and agendas. Additional duties • • • • Deputising for the Education Manager as required, and undertake any other tasks commensurate with the grade. Supporting colleagues in the administration of the Faculty’s Placement Scheme for current and past doctoral students. Supporting colleagues in maintaining an accurate record of alumni destinations across all graduate courses, with a particular focus on philosophy jobs secured by graduates of the DPhil and the first destinations of taught course graduates. Contributing to the development of processes and good practice for graduate administration through participation in networks, such as the Graduate Studies Assistants (GSA) Network. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria 1. Good general education to A-level standard or equivalent, with significant experience in administration in a busy office environment, preferably in higher education or a similar field. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a high level of personal discretion and judgement especially when dealing with sensitive and confidential information, and the ability to effectively tailor communication to stakeholders at all levels. 3. Experience of complex administration, with exemplary accuracy and attention to detail, and a proven dedication to developing and improving processes and to providing excellent customer service. 4. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, self-motivation and a desire to take pride in a job well done. 5. Experience of working effectively to demanding deadlines, and the ability to manage a range of tasks at any one time and prioritise own workload within agreed timeframes. 6. A proven ability to work methodically and independently and to use initiative, especially for the anticipation and identification of problems, and for the implementation of appropriate solutions. 7. Strong IT skills, including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and experience of using databases to accurately record and maintain large quantities of data; a proven ability to quickly adapt to new systems with minimal training. 8. A collaborative approach to work, including the ability to work as part of a team, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities when required. Graduate Studies Officer (PGR)_FINAL 3 Desirable selection criteria 1. Experience of working in a higher education institution, especially within academic administration. 2. Experience of updating and maintaining websites and Microsoft SharePoint and Teams sites, and of working with the mail merge functionality on Microsoft Office. 3. Experience of organising or managing events. 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. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. 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. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spinouts, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Graduate Studies Officer (PGR)_FINAL 4 Faculty of Philosophy The Oxford Philosophy Faculty has over 150 academic members, all of whom are undertaking teaching and/or research in Philosophy at Oxford. Of these, around 60 hold permanent posts within the Faculty or the colleges; many distinguished philosophers hold posts elsewhere in the University. Oxford thus contains the largest group of philosophers in the UK, and one of the largest in the world. It has a vigorous research culture, and performed outstandingly in the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework, achieving the highest volume of world-leading (4* ranked) philosophy research of any unit in the country. Each year, many distinguished philosophers from around the world visit Oxford to give lectures and seminars. There are over fourteen hundred students studying Philosophy at undergraduate level, always in combination with at least one other subject, and around 150 graduate students, about half of whom are studying for the BPhil or the specialist MSt courses in Ancient Philosophy and Philosophy of Physics, and the rest for the DPhil. A list of current Faculty members and their research interests can be found on the Philosophy Faculty website at: http://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk/faculty-members. Further information about the Faculty can be found on its website at: http://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk. Humanities Division The Humanities Division is one of four academic divisions in the University of Oxford, bringing together the following faculties: Classics; English; History; Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics; Medieval and Modern Languages; Music; Oriental Studies; Philosophy; Theology and Religion; the Ruskin School of Art. The Division has over 500 members of academic staff, approximately 4,100 undergraduates (more than a third of the total undergraduate population of the University), 1,000 postgraduate research students and 720 students on postgraduate taught courses. The Division offers world-class teaching and research, backed by the superb resources of the University’s libraries and museums, including the famous Bodleian Libraries, with their 11 million volumes and priceless early book and manuscript collections, and the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. Such historic resources are linked to cutting-edge agendas in research and teaching, with an increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary study. Our faculties are among the largest in the world, enabling Oxford to offer an education in Arts and Humanities unparalleled in its range of subjects, from music and fine art to ancient and modern languages. The Humanities Division has embarked on a major building project on the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, following the recent announcement of the £150 million gift to create the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. The Schwarzman Centre will serve as a dynamic hub dedicated to the Humanities. The building will bring together seven Humanities faculties, the Humanities Divisional Office, a new library and significant cultural and public engagement spaces in a space designed to encourage experiential learning and bold experimentation through cross-disciplinary and collaborative study. The Faculty of Philosophy will move to the Schwarzman Centre upon the completion of the project. For more information please visit: www.humanities.ox.ac.uk Graduate Studies Officer (PGR)_FINAL 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. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving - although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). 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 jobs@philosophy.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. 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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. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 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About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Outreach and Engagement Officer to work for the AHRC funded project ‘The National Women’s MP: Joyce Butler, women’s rights and women’s liberation from the 1950s to the 1970s’ with the Faculty of History, George Street, Oxford, OX1 2RL. This project is led by Dr Lyndsey Jenkins, Mansfield College, Oxford, and is a collaboration with Bruce Castle Museum and Archive Service, Haringey Council. The Role The successful candidate will design and deliver an outreach and engagement programme under the direction of Dr Jenkins and in partnership with colleagues at the Museum and Archive Service. Tailored and targeted towards different stakeholders and audiences, this programme will incorporate online and in-person elements to promote the archive collection and exhibition, while reflecting the wider themes of the project. In particular, the successful candidate will take the lead in designing and delivering a project with young people which draws on and documents their response to the collection and results in a creative output. This role may require occasional weekend and/or evening work, and will be primarily based at Bruce Castle Museum in Tottenham, north London, while also allowing scope for remote working. About you You will be educated to A-level standard or have equivalent experience, and have experience of community engagement and outreach, both in-person and online. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to tailor communication to a diverse range of audiences, along with experience of working with young people in educational and/or creative projects. The ability to work independently, often without direct supervision, taking advantage of new connections and opportunities, and prioritising competing demands effectively is essential. Interest in women’s history and experience of working in an archive, museum, arts, library or cultural organisation is desirable. Application process Queries about the post should be addressed to Lyndsey Jenkins, Associate Professor and Tutorial Fellow in History (lyndsey.jenkins@history.ox.ac.uk ). All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: recruitments@history.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. As this role involves working with young people a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check due to regulated activity involving children will be required. As part of the online application process, you should provide a supporting statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees. Only applications submitted online and received before noon Wednesday 7th May 2025 will be considered. 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. You may also receive updates on the status of your application via the same means. Committed to equality and valuing diversity
Are you an experienced administrator looking to develop a career in the education sector? Are you enthusiastic about providing excellent support? We may have the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for an Education Support Officer to join our Education team. Working alongside the Undergraduate Studies Administrator you will provide support for the Faculty’s undergraduate teaching and examination, and will assist the team with wider responsibilities relating to both undergraduate and graduate administration. You will support the Faculty’s teaching arrangements, will have responsibility for the Faculty’s virtual learning platforms, and will coordinate processes relating to student consultation and communications. You will also work closely with fellow members of the Education team and the wider professional services team, as well as with key Faculty members. As well as the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team, we can offer you a competitive salary (including an Oxford Weighting Allowance), 38 days holiday per year, enrolment in a good pension scheme, access to employee benefits and discounts and professional development opportunities. In return we are looking for a candidate with significant experience of complex administration tasks and exemplary accuracy and attention to detail. They must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people with sensitivity and discretion. Strong organisation skills are essential along with the ability to remain calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be a good team player but have the ability to be self-motivated and work independently. This post will primarily be office based, but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working. For more information about the role please view the further particulars below. If you think you have what we are looking for please apply following the guidance below. Applications must be made online and submitted no later than 12 noon on 29 April 2025. In person interviews will take place on 13 May 2025. _Please note that we are also advertising the role of Graduate Studies Officer (PGR), details of which can be foundhere. If you wish to apply for both posts, please submit separate applications for each._
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Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Education Support Officer Division Humanities Department Faculty of Philosophy Location Radcliffe Humanities, Woodstock Road, Oxford, moving to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in late 2025. The role will primarily be office based but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working. Grade and salary Grade 5: £31,459 – £36,616, including a £1,500 annual Oxford Weighting Allowance Hours Full time Contract type Permanent Reporting to Education Manager Vacancy reference 178919 The role Academic administration and student services within the Faculty of Philosophy are delivered through an Education team, led by the Education Manager and administered on a day to day basis by an Undergraduate Studies Administrator, two Graduate Studies Officers, and an Education Support Officer. The Education team provides dedicated support to enrolled and prospective students in Philosophy and to a number of academic officers appointed by the Faculty Board, including the Director of Undergraduate Studies, the Director of Graduate Studies, the Course Coordinators and the Chairs of Boards of Examiners, as well as working closely with professional services colleagues on matters relating to general administration, HR, Finance, IT and research. The Education Support Officer will work alongside the Undergraduate Studies Administrator to provide support for the Faculty’s undergraduate teaching and examination, and will assist the team with wider responsibilities relating to both undergraduate and graduate administration. They will support the Faculty’s teaching arrangements, will have responsibility for the Faculty’s virtual learning platforms, and will coordinate processes relating to student consultation and communications. The person appointed will work closely with fellow members of the Education team and the wider professional services team, as well as with key Faculty members. Responsibilities Examination and assessment The postholder is responsible for assisting the Undergraduate Studies Administrator with the administration of examination and assessment in Final Honour School and First Public examinations. This will include activities such as: • • • • • Producing and submitting examination papers by set deadlines. Managing the distribution of assessment scripts to assessors for marking. Processing and monitoring assessment marks and results. Coordinating and attending Exam Board meetings. Drafting the annual Examiners’ Reports on behalf of the Chairs of Examiners. Lecture Lists and Timetabling The postholder is responsible for supporting the Undergraduate Studies Administrator with teaching and timetabling arrangements. This includes: • • • • • • • • Collecting and coordinating Faculty teaching preferences, in line with overall subject demands. Compiling the annual Philosophy Lecture Scheme, in agreement with the Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Committees. Creating the termly Philosophy Lecture List, teaching timetable and course prospectus. Liaising with lecturers and administrators in partner subjects to ensure clashes between core lectures are avoided. Working with the Administrative Assistant to manage room bookings for all onsite lectures, classes and seminars. Assisting the IT team in ensuring that Faculty members are fully trained/supported in the use of the audio-visual equipment in teaching spaces. Playing an active role in the development of processes for timetabling and teaching organisation, ahead of and following the team’s relocation to the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, and contributing to training and guidance documents to ensure knowledge is shared within the Education team and other Faculty members. Coordinating the distribution, collection, and collation of lecture questionnaires for all Philosophy lectures and classes. On Course Administration The postholder provides administrative support for on course matters, which include: • • • • Providing advice and guidance to students and academics on any matters related to on-course administration, based on a thorough understanding of University regulations and procedures. Supporting the production of course handbooks and other course materials, and ensuring that documentation is promptly made available to students and Faculty members through appropriate channels. Updating course webpages on the Faculty of Philosophy’s website. Coordinating and maintaining the Faculty’s Virtual Learning Environment sites (currently via Canvas), including in particular: o Managing the annual rollover process to prepare sites for student use o Updating information at the start of each year and on a continual basis o Overseeing site enrolments, both for whole cohort groups and for ad-hoc users March 2025 - Education Support Officer (Faculty of Philosophy) 2 o • Ensuring that Faculty members and other members of the Professional Services team are appropriately trained and supported o Managing availability of and access to Lecture recordings via the integrated Panopto functionality (or alternative tools), in line with agreed policies and procedures. Servicing the work of the Joint Consultative Committees, including the production of minutes and agendas, and supporting the Chair in coordinating the business of the Committee. Undergraduate Admissions The postholder will support undergraduate admissions activity, in particular by: • • • Updating and disseminating the course prospectus and other promotional materials, and maintaining the admissions pages on the Faculty website. Responding to telephone and email enquiries from prospective applicants for joint schools involving Philosophy. Participating in the organisation of open days for joint schools involving Philosophy, and in undergraduate outreach activities. Additional duties • • • • • • • Coordinating the Placement Scheme for current and past doctoral students, in particular full responsibility for the reference service and the organisation of mock interviews, job talks and Scheme meetings, and the production of the Scheme’s annual report. Maintaining the Faculty website to ensure that an accurate record of alumni destinations across all graduate courses is available, with a particular focus on philosophy jobs secured by graduates of the DPhil and the first destinations of taught course graduates. Producing student newsletters and distributing these on a regular basis. Establishing and maintaining new administrative processes, including by actively participating in the Faculty’s Professional Services team, and in Divisional/University groups, to share information, exchange best practice and contribute to the development of new systems and procedures. Developing successful working relationships with academic staff and professional services colleagues across the Faculty and in the wider University. Assisting other members of the Education Support team, providing cover in periods of absence, and deputising for the Education Manager as necessary. Undertaking any other tasks commensurate with the grade. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria 1. Good general education to A-level standard or equivalent, with significant experience in administration in a busy office environment, preferably in higher education or a similar field. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a high level of personal discretion and judgement especially when dealing with sensitive and confidential information, and the ability to effectively tailor communication to stakeholders at all levels. 3. Experience of complex administration, with exemplary accuracy and attention to detail, and a proven dedication to developing and improving processes and to providing excellent customer service. March 2025 - Education Support Officer (Faculty of Philosophy) 3 4. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, self-motivation and a desire to take pride in a job well done. 5. Experience of working effectively to demanding deadlines, and the ability to manage a range of tasks at any one time and prioritise own workload within agreed timeframes. 6. A proven ability to work methodically and independently and to use initiative, especially for the anticipation and identification of problems, and for the implementation of appropriate solutions, as well as knowing when to refer issues to others. 7. Strong IT skills, including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and experience of using databases to accurately record and maintain large quantities of data; a proven ability to quickly adapt to new systems with minimal training. 8. A collaborative approach to work, including the ability to work as part of a team, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities when required. Desirable selection criteria 1. Experience of working in a higher education institution, especially within academic administration. 2. Experience of updating and maintaining websites, Microsoft SharePoint and Teams sites, and Virtual Learning Environment platforms. 3. Experience of producing reports or supporting the work of committees. 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. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. 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 March 2025 - Education Support Officer (Faculty of Philosophy) 4 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. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spinouts, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Faculty of Philosophy The Oxford Philosophy Faculty has over 150 academic members, all of whom are undertaking teaching and/or research in Philosophy at Oxford. Of these, around 60 hold permanent posts within the Faculty or the colleges; many distinguished philosophers hold posts elsewhere in the University. Oxford thus contains the largest group of philosophers in the UK, and one of the largest in the world. It has a vigorous research culture, and performed outstandingly in the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework, achieving the highest volume of world-leading (4* ranked) philosophy research of any unit in the country. Each year, many distinguished philosophers from around the world visit Oxford to give lectures and seminars. There are over fourteen hundred students studying Philosophy at undergraduate level, always in combination with at least one other subject, and around 150 graduate students, about half of whom are studying for the BPhil or the specialist MSt courses in Ancient Philosophy and Philosophy of Physics, and the rest for the DPhil. A list of current Faculty members and their research interests can be found on the Philosophy Faculty website at: http://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk/faculty-members. Further information about the Faculty can be found on its website at: http://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk. Humanities Division The Humanities Division is one of four academic divisions in the University of Oxford, bringing together the following faculties: Classics; English; History; Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics; Medieval and Modern Languages; Music; Oriental Studies; Philosophy; Theology and Religion; the Ruskin School of Art. The Division has over 500 members of academic staff, approximately 4,100 undergraduates (more than a third of the total undergraduate population of the University), 1,000 postgraduate research students and 720 students on postgraduate taught courses. March 2025 - Education Support Officer (Faculty of Philosophy) 5 The Division offers world-class teaching and research, backed by the superb resources of the University’s libraries and museums, including the famous Bodleian Libraries, with their 11 million volumes and priceless early book and manuscript collections, and the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. Such historic resources are linked to cutting-edge agendas in research and teaching, with an increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary study. Our faculties are among the largest in the world, enabling Oxford to offer an education in Arts and Humanities unparalleled in its range of subjects, from music and fine art to ancient and modern languages. The Humanities Division has embarked on a major building project on the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, following the recent announcement of the £150 million gift to create the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. The Schwarzman Centre will serve as a dynamic hub dedicated to the Humanities. The building will bring together seven Humanities faculties, the Humanities Divisional Office, a new library and significant cultural and public engagement spaces in a space designed to encourage experiential learning and bold experimentation through cross-disciplinary and collaborative study. The Faculty of Philosophy will move to the Schwarzman Centre upon the completion of the project. For more information please visit: www.humanities.ox.ac.uk 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. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving - although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. March 2025 - Education Support Officer (Faculty of Philosophy) 6 Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). 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 jobs@philosophy.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. 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-privacy-policy. 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. March 2025 - Education Support Officer (Faculty of Philosophy) 7 Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. March 2025 - Education Support Officer (Faculty of Philosophy) 8 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It 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 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. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/supportresearchers/researcher-hub Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/connecting-other-researchers/oxford-researchstaff-society March 2025 - Education Support Officer (Faculty of Philosophy) 9
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_ FACULTY OF MEDIEVAL AND MODERN LANGUAGES Job title Career Development Fellow in Spanish Language Teaching Division Humanities Division Location Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages Sub-Faculty of Spanish The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Grade and salary Grade 5: £31,459 -£36,616 per annum Hours Full-Time Contract type Fixed-term (3 years) 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2028 Reporting to Senior Lecturer in Spanish Vacancy reference 179092 Additional information This position has 2 vacancies. Department The role This role is designed as a three-year career development role (beginning on 1 September 2025) for individuals seeking a career in Higher Education language teaching, and encompasses a three-year development programme (outlined in Appendix A). Individuals will be appointed a mentor and will be expected to develop and maintain their own learning objectives through the programme. The CDF is responsible for delivering language teaching within the sub-Faculty, including marking work and participating in oral examinations. This three-year programme is designed to provide training and development for individuals who are comparatively new to a career in language teaching, and as such applicants who have already held a substantively similar post for any significant period of time will be not eligible to apply. Responsibilities/Duties • To give classes in the written and the oral use of Spanish (including translation classes) up to a maximum of 14 hours a week in each week of each term; • to participate in any intensive weekend courses, or pre-sessional courses run by the sub-faculty; • to regularly set, mark and grade students’ work during the academic year; • to take part as an assessor in oral examinations; • to provide reports on attendance and progress for college tutors on students' work via TMS as required; • to carry out administrative duties in the sub-faculty, as required; • to develop and keep up to date with innovations in pedagogical practice (an annual allowance – currently £500 – is provided for this purpose); • to participate in the Career Development Programme (as outlined in Appendix A). In addition to the duties above, individual posts may, as at present, require other reasonable duties appropriate to the grade. Selection criteria Essential • Fluency in Spanish equivalent to native-speaker level; • An excellent command of spoken and written English (equivalent to C1 CEFR or Cambridge Advanced); • Have been recently resident, studying or travelling (for a significant period), in a Spanishspeaking country with a good understanding of the cultural context of the country and its language; • An undergraduate degree in English/Spanish, with a significant literature, language, or writing component; • Recent experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language at university level, including oral, writing and translation; • Skills in the use of technology (video, audio, IT) for language teaching; • An interest in working with a range of modern techniques of language teaching. As this is a career development post, applicants should not have previously held a substantively similar post. Desirable 1. Experience of and/or willingness to contribute to projects related to the creation of materials for language teaching and/or the promotion of Spanish language and culture more widely. 2 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 and 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. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Humanities Division The Humanities Division is one of four academic divisions in the University of Oxford, bringing together the following faculties: Classics; English; History; Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics; Medieval and Modern Languages; Music; Oriental Studies; Philosophy; Theology and Religion; the Ruskin School of Art. The Division has over 500 members of academic staff, approximately 4,100 undergraduates (more than a third of the total undergraduate population of the University), 1,000 postgraduate research students and 720 students on postgraduate taught courses. The Division offers world-class teaching and research, backed by the superb resources of the University’s libraries and museums, including the famous Bodleian Libraries, with their 11 million volumes and priceless early book and manuscript collections, and the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. Such historic resources are linked to cutting-edge agendas in research and teaching, with an increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary study. Our faculties are among the largest in the world, enabling Oxford to offer an education in Arts and Humanities unparalleled in its range of subjects, from music and fine art to ancient and modern languages. 3 From September 2025, the Faculty of Medieval & Modern Languages will be based at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. The Schwarzman Centre is a dynamic hub dedicated to the Humanities. The building brings together seven Humanities faculties, the Humanities Divisional Office, a new library and boasts cultural and public engagement spaces in a space designed to encourage experiential learning and bold experimentation through cross-disciplinary and collaborative study. For more information please visit: www.humanities.ox.ac.uk Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages The Faculty is one of the leading centres for the study of European language, literature, and culture world-wide, offering expertise in the entire chronological range from the earliest times to the present day, and with specialists in film studies, cultural studies, history of the book, and cultural history as well as languages and literatures. The Faculty offers expertise in French, German, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Polish and Czech, as well as in a range of other languages spoken in Europe. Colleagues across the various languages work together in various interdisciplinary projects and research centres, which bring specialists in language and literature together with historians, philosophers, and social studies scholars. The Faculty is partly college-based, and partly housed in University buildings in Wellington Square, where some academic staff and the Faculty’s administrative staff have offices, and at the Taylor Institution in St Giles’ where some teaching takes place and the main Faculty and research library is based. The Taylor Institution, a fine nineteenth-century building sharing with the Ashmolean Museum a commanding site on St Giles’, contains both the Taylorian Library, the largest and best resourced Modern Languages library in the country, and the Faculty’s largest teaching rooms. The Faculty is divided into seven sub-faculties: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and other Slavonic Languages, Spanish and Modern Greek. It includes 11 established professorships as well as 15 individuals with the title of professor and 80 permanent academic post holders. The colleges, which are responsible for undergraduate admissions and undergraduate tutorial teaching, admit a total of about 270 students a year to read for the Honour School of Modern Languages and its joint schools with Classics, English, History, Philosophy, Oriental Studies and Linguistics. The Modern Languages Faculty Board is responsible for the admission and supervision of graduate students. There are about 50 graduates taking taught Masters degrees, and about 120 research students. For more information please visit: www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk Sub-Faculty of Spanish Overall Profile The Sub-Faculty of Spanish, home to the King Alfonso XIII Professor, is one of the leading departments of Hispanic Studies in the world. It comprises fifteen full-time post-holders who offer expertise in medieval, Golden Age, modern peninsular, and Latin American literature and culture, as well as Spanish language and linguistics. Catalan and Galician are also taught by lecturers. The Sub-Faculty runs a series of stimulating and well-attended seminars in term-time and hosts the Forum for Iberian Studies as well as other lectures, symposia, and conferences. There is a lively and diverse graduate body working in all of the areas of specialism offered by the Sub-Faculty. Further details about the Sub-Faculty and its members can be found here: www.modlangs.ox.ac.uk/spanish 4 How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. To retrieve the relevant ‘Job Details’ page, search for ID ref (179092) at: www.jobs.ox.ac.uk or go to: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=179092 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) 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 the application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from: https://hrsystems.admin.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support If you require any further assistance please email recruitment.support@admin.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 e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates 5 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. 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. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 6 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It 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 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. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub 7 Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support- researchers/connecting-other-researchers/oxford-research-staff-society 8 APPENDIX A: CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR CDFS IN THE FACULTY OF MEDIEVAL AND MODERN LANGUAGES CDFs in the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages are provided with a structured career development programme alongside their teaching duties and tailored to their particular requirements. They will be appointed a mentor who is an experienced language lecturer to offer advice and support. During their three-year contract, CDFs will have the opportunity to discuss with the Senior Lecturer and their mentor various aspects of language teaching, and will benefit throughout from the shared experience of other language teachers across the Faculty and University Language Centre. Throughout the programme they (in conjunction with the Senior Lecturer) will develop and maintain learning objectives for their period at the Faculty. CDFs are eligible for an annual allowance of £500 to enable them to keep up to date with innovations in pedagogical practice (for example attending conferences or training relating to language teaching). YEAR 1 As soon as possible after commencing the programme, individuals will meet with the Senior Lecturer to develop a series of learning objectives for their time on the programme. These will be reviewed on an annual basis and at the end of the programme. Introduction to the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages During their first week in the Faculty, CDFs will meet with the Senior Lecturer in Spanish language who will introduce them to their sub-faculty colleagues, provide information about the academic courses, teaching timetable and technical resources, and arrangements for documenting student progress and providing feedback reports using various web-based systems. The Senior Lecturer will also observe several classes, advise on marking, and discuss ideas for improvements. Introduction to the Language Centre CDFs are also encouraged to visit the University Language Centre in Woodstock Road and to attend Staff Development Seminars particularly in relation to new technology and developments in a variety of media. 2nd and 3rd terms CDFs will participate in the relevant Intensive Course for final year students, with advice from the Senior Lecturer. CDFs will also participate in Orals for the Final Honour School students and other formal assessment, with advice from the Senior Lecturer and co-examiners. CDFs will be encouraged to participate in cultural or other events organised for/by students where available, and to begin to plan activities for the Summer Vacation. Summer Vacation The Summer Vacation provides an ideal opportunity to ensure recent cultural immersion linked to course-based learning outcomes or to update skills, accumulate further information on innovative teaching practice, attend summer schools, etc. Some CDFs may be asked to participate in any PreSessional Course before Michaelmas Term. The Summer Vacation will also provide an opportunity to review their learning objectives for the first year and update them for the remaining two years. 9 YEAR 2 CDFs will be expected to register for and participate in the Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership Recognition Scheme course in their 2nd year. Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership Recognition Scheme (Fellowship Pathway) – Centre for Teaching and Learning (ox.ac.uk) The course is aimed at individuals who wish to develop their learning and teaching practice in higher education, and it leads to gaining Fellowship in the Higher Education Academy. It includes 6 workshops in Hilary/Trinity Term and involves the submission of a portfolio. During second year The Senior Lecturer will assign the CDFs their classes for their second year at Oxford. Participation in the Intensive Course and Orals will be expected. CDFs are also encouraged to make use of the Language Centre and to attend Staff Development Seminars, and to make use of other courses available at the OLI. CDFs will be encouraged to participate in any outreach activities to prospective students considering the study of modern languages at university that the sub-faculty might run. Summer Vacation The Summer Vacation will mainly be taken up with completing written assignments for the ATL course. Some CDFs may be asked to participate in any Pre-Sessional Course before Michaelmas Term. In addition, they will meet with the Senior Lecturer to review and update their learning objectives for the programme. YEAR 3 CDFs will submit their portfolio for the Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership Recognition Scheme to apply for recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). During third year The Senior Lecturer will assign the CDFs their next series of classes. Participation in the Intensive Course and Orals will be expected. CDFs will be encouraged to develop language teaching materials or other output using a range of media based upon theory and practice from their OLI course, and building on student feedback. CDFs will be encouraged to participate in outreach activities to prospective students considering the study of modern languages at university that the sub-faculty might run. CDFs are also encouraged to make use of the Language Centre and to attend Staff Development Seminars and to make use of other courses or networks available at the OLI or elsewhere. The Senior Lecturer and mentor will provide advice for career development discussions and encourage participation in other development activities such as administrative or organisational tasks within the sub-faculty. Opportunities for applications for further studies, or for further employment will be discussed at regular meetings, with advice on producing effective CVs, interview techniques and other activities. CDFs will be asked to write a brief report of their Career Development Programme and their progress towards their learning objectives at the end of their contract with the Faculty in order to benefit future participants. 10
The Open-Oxford-Cambridge Arts and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership (OOC DTP) brings together the three universities to provide funding and high-quality training to doctoral students in the Arts and Humanities. The DTP aims to foster the next generation of leaders in the Arts and Humanities sector through an innovative and student-centred programme of training. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to join the OOC DTP team to support the successful development and delivery of this programme. An exciting and challenging role, the OOC DTP Training and Placements Manager is responsible for the day-to-day and longer term management of the DTP’s researcher development events and activities. Working closely and collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues across the three universities and with external partners, you will coordinate, promote and evaluate the DTP’s programme of training and its small grants and placement schemes. In addition, you will support existing relationships with the DTP’s strategic partners, and, where appropriate, develop new relationships with a view to engaging partners in the delivery of training and/or the provision of placements. The successful candidate will have: • Strong organisational skills and project management experience; • Professional experience of managing a programme of training or allied events (e.g. events or conferences), ideally in the higher education sector; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Strong interpersonal skills, evidenced by the ability to build relationships that create trust and confidence and enable collaborative working. The post is fixed-term post for nine months in the first instance to cover for the current postholder taking a period of parental leave, and it is expected to start from 1 September 2025. The post is available full-time but a 0.8 FTE commitment may be considered. Employees interested in applying for the post as a secondment from their current role are encouraged to apply. For enquiries about the post, please contact the OOC DTP Manager, Jennifer Lockie (Jennifer.lockie@humanities.ox.ac.uk) Application process Applications should be submitted online and include a CV and a supporting statement. Please quote Vacancy ID 179166 in all correspondence. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk.
FACULTY OF HISTORY George Street, Oxford OX1 2RL Tel: +44(0)1865 615006 administrator@history.ox.ac.uk www.history.ox.ac.uk Summary Job title Outreach and Engagement Officer Division Humanities Department Faculty of History Location Time will be split between George Street, Oxford, and the Bruce Castle Museum, London N17 8NU as necessary, while also allowing scope for remote working. Grade and salary Grade 5: £31,459 to £36,616 per annum inclusive of Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum Hours Part time (29.2 hours / 0.4FTE) Contract type Fixed-term (18 months) Start date As soon as possible Reporting to Dr Lyndsey Jenkins Vacancy reference 179325 Research topic ‘The National Women’s MP: Joyce Butler, women’s rights and women’s liberation from the 1950s to the 1970s’ Principal Investigator / supervisor Dr Lyndsey Jenkins Project web site Dr Lyndsey Jenkins, History Fellow at Mansfield College, Awarded £215k AHRC Catalyst Grant | Faculty of History Funding partner The funds supporting this research project are provided by the AHRC The role The successful candidate will lead the outreach and engagement work for the AHRC funded project ‘The National Women’s MP: Joyce Butler, women’s rights and women’s liberation from the 1950s to the 1970s’. This project is led by Dr Lyndsey Jenkins, Mansfield College, Oxford, and is a collaboration with Bruce Castle Museum and Archive Service, Haringey Council. More details about the project can be found here. You will design and deliver an outreach and engagement programme under the direction of Dr Jenkins and in partnership with colleagues at the Museum and Archive Service. Tailored and targeted towards different stakeholders and audiences, this programme will incorporate online and in-person elements to promote the archive collection and exhibition, while reflecting the wider themes of the project. In particular, you will take the lead in designing and delivering a project with young people which draws on and documents their response to the collection and results in a creative output. This role may require occasional weekend and/or evening work, and will be primarily based at Bruce Castle Museum in Tottenham, north London, while also allowing scope for remote working. Responsibilities - Plan, promote and deliver in person events and activities based around the themes of the collection and the exhibition. These will include talks, seminars and workshops, and may be based at the museum or the university. - Plan, promote and deliver online events and activities based around the themes of the collection and the exhibition, by running webinars and providing technical support. - Plan and deliver a specific programme of work with young people, to result in a creative output which draws on, and documents their response to the collection. Led by their interests, this could result in, for example, a film, artworks or multimedia content, and may include working with freelance creative professionals. - Support financial management of these events, including processing claims and invoices, and managing the assigned small budgets. - Facilitate evaluation of these events by monitoring attendance and engagement, gathering feedback, and assisting with collating and carrying out initial analysis of data for the project lead. - Support the project lead in delivering an academic symposium to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act. - Support the project lead, archivist, education and learning manager and heritage assistant by helping to develop content to showcase the collection through an online exhibition. - Support the project lead, archivist, and heritage assistant by creating other content and resources for digital and social media platforms. - Support the project lead and heritage assistant to promote the opportunity to participate in the oral history project with relevant stakeholder groups. - Liaise with communications teams at the museums and archives service, council, college and university to promote the overall project. - Undertake any other temporary responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role. Outreach and Engagement Officer JD Final 2 Selection criteria Applications will be judged only against the criteria which are set out below. You should make sure that your application shows very clearly how closely your skills and experience meet these criteria. We are committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions. Chairs of selection committees will be aware of the principles of equality of opportunity and fair selection and there will be both female and male members of the selection committee. Essential selection criteria - Educated to A-level standard or equivalent experience. Experience of community engagement and outreach, both in-person and online. A demonstrable interest in and enthusiasm for history and heritage. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to tailor communication to a diverse range of audiences. Experience of working with young people in educational and/or creative projects. Good IT skills, with experience of working with Microsoft Office, email, web-based publishing. Knowledge of social media, digital platforms and tools. Experience of managing short term projects. Ability to identify and build strong positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including formal and informal community leaders. Experience of evaluating engagement and outreach activities. Ability to work flexibly as part of a project team, adapting to a range of tasks and working situations, and coordinating and communicating effectively to deliver the project objectives. Ability to work independently, often without direct supervision, taking advantage of new connections and opportunities, and prioritising competing demands effectively. Ability to work accurately, with strong attention to detail. Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills. Able to interact effectively with members of the public, including responding effectively to unexpected and sometimes challenging situations calmly and professionally. Desirable selection criteria - Experience of working in an archive, museum, arts, library or cultural organisation. Experience of working with community groups and organisations within North London. Experience of managing small budgets. Interest in women’s history. Experience of working with older people. Strong numerical skills and the ability to understand and interpret straightforward numerical data. Outreach and Engagement Officer JD Final 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. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. 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 Additional security pre-employment checks This job includes duties that will require additional security pre-employment checks: - Plan and deliver a specific programme of work with young people, to result in a creative output which draws on, and documents their response to the collection. Led by their interests, this could result in, for example, a film, artworks or multimedia content, and may include working with freelance creative professionals. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check due to regulated activity involving children will be required. Outreach and Engagement Officer JD Final 4 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. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Faculty of History The Faculty of History in Oxford is the largest in the United Kingdom and one of the largest in the world. It has a very strong international reputation for its scholarship and its teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, with particular strengths in the history of the British Isles, continental Europe, imperial and global history, the United States, economic and social history, intellectual history and the history of science, medicine and technology. Within the Faculty there is also a department for the History of Art and a number of dedicated research centres. The Faculty of History provides a robust and supportive framework for research, including: • Financial support for research travel, research assistance, and editorial help • Mentoring, including discussion of research plans and progress • Internal and interdisciplinary collaborations, through research centres • Assistance in the formulation of research plans and funding bids The Faculty enables all its postholders, including departmental lecturers, to request up to £800 per year for research expenses, and makes additional funds available for organising conferences in Oxford. In addition, to assist newlyappointed postholders in the development and publication of their research, Faculty funds are available for early career and established colleagues to hold a workshop at which colleagues can discuss drafts of their next monograph. The Faculty is located in the Old Boys’ High School, George Street. This is a very central location, less than 10 minutes’ walk from the rail station, and very close to bus station, shops and other University locations. The premises house a community of around 20 administrative staff and up to 30 other users, comprising doctoral students, researchers, and academics and professors. The building is also used for teaching and seminars. More information about the Faculty can be found at: www.history.ox.ac.uk. Outreach and Engagement Officer JD Final 5 The Faculty holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. The Humanities Division The Humanities Division is one of four academic divisions in the University of Oxford, bringing together the faculties of Classics; English; History; Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics; Medieval and Modern Languages; Music; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Philosophy; and Theology and Religion, as well as the Ruskin School of Art. The Division has more than 500 members of academic staff, approximately 4,100 undergraduates (more than a third of the total undergraduate population of the University), 1,000 postgraduate research students and 720 students on postgraduate taught courses. The Division offers world-class teaching and research, backed by the superb resources of the University’s libraries and museums, including the famous Bodleian Libraries, with their 11 million volumes and priceless early book and manuscript collections, and the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. Such historic resources are linked to innovative agendas in research and teaching, with an increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary study. Our faculties are among the largest in the world, enabling Oxford to offer an education in Arts and Humanities unparalleled in its range of subjects, from music and fine art to ancient and modern languages. For more information please visit: www.humanities.ox.ac.uk. Outreach and Engagement Officer JD Final 6 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. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitmentsupport-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly recruitment.support@admin.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. Outreach and Engagement Officer JD Final 7 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/data-protectionpolicy. 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. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Outreach and Engagement Officer JD Final 8 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. 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. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Outreach and Engagement Officer JD Final 9 Oxford Research Staff Society (OxRSS) A society run by and for Oxford University research staff. It offers researchers a range of social and professional networking opportunities. Membership is free, and all researchers employed by Oxford University are welcome to join. Subscribe at researchstaff-subscribe@maillist.ox.ac.uk to join the mailing list to find out about upcoming events and other information for researchers, or contact the committee on committee@oxrss.ox.ac.uk. For more information, see www.ox.ac.uk/oxrss, Twitter @ResStaffOxford, and Facebook www.facebook.com/oxrss. Outreach and Engagement Officer JD Final 10
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Reporting to Dr Federica Gigante, the Principal Investigator, the post holder will be a member of the interdisciplinary research project Unveiling Networks: Slavery and the European Encounter with Islamic Material Culture (1580-1700) (UNSEEN), which is funded by a Horizon Starting Grant from the European Research Council. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out original research on slavery networks and the circulation of Islamic material culture and related knowledge in Spanish-speaking Europe. The successful candidate will be a specialist in early modern Iberian history and will hold or be close to obtaining a doctoral qualification in a relevant academic area. They will have excellent knowledge of Spanish and experience of working in Spanish archives. They will have experience of independent scholarly writing to a high standard, and be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake innovative research. They will also have excellent communication skills in writing and presentation, and be self-motivated in managing their own research and administrative activities. This position is based in central Oxford. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for three years, available from October 2025. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 30th April 2025
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Reporting to Dr Federica Gigante, the Principal Investigator, the post holder will be a member of the interdisciplinary research project _Unveiling Networks: Slavery and the European Encounter with Islamic Material Culture (1580-1700)_ (UNSEEN), which is funded by a Horizon Starting Grant from the European Research Council. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out original research on slavery networks and the circulation of Islamic material culture and related knowledge in Spanish-speaking Europe. The successful candidate will be a specialist in early modern Iberian history and will hold or be close to obtaining a doctoral qualification in a relevant academic area. They will have excellent knowledge of Spanish and experience of working in Spanish archives. They will have experience of independent scholarly writing to a high standard, and be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake innovative research. They will also have excellent communication skills in writing and presentation, and be self-motivated in managing their own research and administrative activities. This position is based in central Oxford. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for three years, available from October 2025. **The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 30th April 2025**
Job description Job title Departmental Lecturer in Early Modern History Faculty Faculty of History, Humanities Division Colleges This post is offered in association with Balliol College. Location Faculty of History, George Street, OX1 2RLand from the date the Humanities department moves to its new premises, The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford https://www.schwarzmancentre.ox.ac.uk and Balliol College, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BJ Salary Grade 7 point 1 to 3: £38,674- £40,855 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting of £1,500) Start date 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter Hours Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract type Fixed-Term for 1 year (12 months) limited by external funding Method of application Electronic (see ‘How to Apply’ below) Application deadline 14/05/2025 Number of referees required Two references (please note that reference letters will only be requested at the shortlisting stage) Vacancy reference 179352 Recruitment contact recruitments@history.ox.ac.uk Overview of the role This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving History community and gain valuable teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Although this is primarily a teaching role, you will also engage in advanced study and conduct independent research and play an active role in the interdisciplinary College community at Balliol. You will have research interests in Early Modern History, particularly early modern European and/or global history, and a willingness to teach across a broad range of subjects including the theories and methods of historical writing. You will be able to inspire and enthuse students and draw on your own research to inform and enrich your teaching. This is a Faculty of History Departmental Lecturer post with an associated Lectureship at Balliol College. Early Modern History at Oxford The History Faculty has a vibrant community of early modern historians with strong connections to other faculties and departments. There is also a flourishing Oxford Centre for European History (https://www.history.ox.ac.uk/oxford-centre-european-history) which draws together scholars interested in the history of Europe and its contacts with the world from the Renaissance to the present. Details of postholders and their interests can be found at https://www.history.ox.ac.uk/academic Practical information We expect to hold interviews in June 2025; we expect that overseas candidates will be offered Teams interviews. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact John-Paul Ghobrial, Professor of Modern and Global History john-paul.ghobrial@history.ox.ac.uk; all practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: recruitments@history.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. Duties Teaching, supervision and course administration 1. Undertake teaching on the following courses:  MSt Paper, ‘Theories and Methods’  European and World History III: Renaissance, Recovery, and Reform, 1400-1650 (Prelims)  European and World History VI: Early Modern Europe, 1500-1700 (Final Honours School)  Approaches to History and/or Historiography (Prelims)  Disciplines of History (Final Honours School) The Lecturer may also teach additional courses, depending on expertise, such as:    European and World History VII: Eurasian Empires, 1450-1800 MSt Option Paper, ‘Microhistory and its Uses’ One of the Optional Subjects in Early Modern History (Prelims) Full details of courses can be found at https://www.history.ox.ac.uk/ba-history and https://www.history.ox.ac.uk/mst-and-mphil-in-history This would involve no fewer than 16 hours per year of lectures, classes or tutorials for the Faculty, and 8 contact hours per week for Balliol. 2. Supervise undergraduate theses and Masters and DPhil dissertations; 3. Produce lecture notes, course materials, reading lists, and reference guides as required; 4. Take part in University examining for undergraduates and graduates as and when requested to do so; 5. Be the first point of contact for students as required in matters relating to attendance, conduct, coursework, performance, and welfare (referring matters to appropriate others as needed); 6. Organise specific areas of the syllabus at undergraduate and/or graduate (Masters) levels, including contributing to the administration and organization of History at Balliol as well as acting as a college adviser to undergraduate and graduate students as required; 7. Coordinate, set and mark College termly exams (Collections), monitor student progress, and write termly reports on students. 8. Participate in the Balliol undergraduate admissions exercise, including interviews which normally take place in early-to-mid December; 9. Ensure that students have a high-quality academic experience and appropriate levels of support; 10. Gather and analyse feedback from students, colleagues, and examiners, and modify course design, content, or delivery as appropriate. Research 11. In support of the development of courses and teaching, manage their own academic research activities and conduct independent research; 12. Write research articles for peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, reviews, and/or monographs, and give presentations or briefings to disseminate research findings at conferences and in research seminars; 13. Contribute to collaborative projects with colleagues in the Faculty, partner institutions and research groups including co-convening events organised by the Faculty. General duties 14. Engage positively and proactively with the academic community in the Faculty and College. Selection criteria Applications will be judged only against the criteria which are set out below. You should make sure that your application shows very clearly how your skills and experience meet these criteria. We are committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions. Chairs of selection committees will be aware of the principles of equality of opportunity and fair selection and there will be both female and male members of the selection committee. Selection committees will explicitly take into account any career breaks or other factors, such as part-time working or disability, which may have had an impact on the quantity of candidates’ publications. Qualifications and experience Essential A completed doctorate in a relevant field, or evidence that a doctorate is close to completion. Essential Sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop course materials and research proposals. Teaching and research Essential An aptitude for teaching, the ability to enthuse and inspire students and some experience of contributing to courses on methodology and Early Modern History. Essential The ability to take on administrative responsibilities such as coordinating an undergraduate cohort or core undergraduate course. Essential A publication record commensurate with career stage, and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field of Early Modern History. Desirable Some knowledge or interest in early modern global history, particularly in the history of contacts between European and non-European societies. Personal effectiveness Essential Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Essential Professionalism as a colleague and a proven track record of working with others. Technical skills Essential Computer literacy and ICT competence, including the ability to engage with bespoke University and College software. 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While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Faculty of History The Faculty of History in Oxford is the largest in the United Kingdom and one of the largest in the world. 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Balliol College Balliol is one of the largest and best known of all the Oxford colleges. It combines an outstanding academic reputation with a welcoming and cosmopolitan environment. Balliol enjoys a strong sense of collective identity, shared by academics, students, staff, and alumni. There are around 400 undergraduates at Balliol, and an equal number of graduates; 70 Fellows, and about 140 staff who help to make the College a beautiful and interesting place in which to live and work. Balliol promotes diversity amongst its employees, recognising the contributions to the achievement of our objectives that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. In particular, Balliol is keen to encourage applications from women and from other groups that are under-represented within the academic staff of the College. More information about the College can be found at: www.balliol.ox.ac.uk History at Balliol This post is intended to cover a period of research leave for John-Paul Ghobrial (early modern European, Ottoman and Global history). The successful applicant will form part of a thriving and rich History community in Balliol, which comprises circa 55 undergraduate students, across History and all of the jointhonours schools with History. In addition, around 30 Masters and Doctoral students are members of Balliol, and interaction with undergraduates and graduates is a valued element of the ethos of History at Balliol. The other History tutors at Balliol are Martin Conway (modern European and World History), Simon Skinner (modern Britain), and Helen Gittos (early medieval Britain and Europe). In addition, Matt Myers (modern Europe) is a Departmental Lecturer. The Beit Professor of Global and Imperial History is also a member of Balliol. 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FACULTY OF ASIAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES Pusey Lane, Oxford OX1 2LE JOB DESCRIPTION AND SELECTION CRITERIA _ Job title Postdoctoral Researcher, UNSEEN project Division Humanities Department Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Location Khalili Research Centre, 3 St John’s Street, Oxford Grade and salary University Grade 07S; £38,674 - £46,913 p.a. , inclusive of Oxford University Weighting Hours Full-time Contract type Fixed term – 1st October 2025 – 30th September 2028 Reporting to Dr Federica Gigante, Principal Investigator (PI), UNSEEN Vacancy reference 178720 Additional information Deadline for applications: 12 noon, 30th April 2025 The Role The post holder will be a member of the interdisciplinary research project Unveiling Networks: Slavery and the European Encounter with Islamic Material Culture (1580–1700) (UNSEEN), funded by a Horizon ERC Starting Grant (Project 101165869). They will be a specialist in early modern Iberian history responsible for carrying out original research on slavery networks and the circulation of Islamic material culture and related knowledge in Spanish-speaking Europe (including mainland Spain and southern Italy). The post holder will have knowledge of Spanish and preferably a reading knowledge of Catalan, Italian and Latin, as well as experience in working in Spanish archives. UNSEEN is a transnational and interdisciplinary project which will investigate sources in five countries, three continents and seven languages, spanning from archival documents, printed sources, literary evidence and material survivals across Europe and the Middle East. Its goal is to recover the role of Muslim slaves in the transmission of Islamic material culture, techniques, and medical practices to Europe in the early modern period. The UNSEEN research team will analyse the bountiful traces left by those enslaved individuals in Spanish, French, Italian, English, Latin, Ottoman, and Arabic sources and reassign to them the role of triggers of the first European engagement with the artistic, technical, and medical production of the Islamic world, placing them at the centre of a Mediterranean-wide knowledge network. General Enquiries Tel: +44 (0)1865 278200. Direct Line Tel: +44 (0)1865 278210 Fax: +44 (0)1865 278190 Email: recruitment@orinst.ox.ac.uk Web: www.ames.ox.ac.uk Responsibilities • Manage their own academic research as well as related scholarly and administrative activities as directed by the PI. • Carry out research in Spanish archives. • Carry out research on early modern Spanish collection catalogues and historical museum collections. • Examine early modern theatrical and scientific publications dealing with things and remedies from Islamic lands circulating in Spain. • Prepare and publish peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters in edited volumes, or alternatively a monograph if preferred in consultation with the PI. • Co-organize the international Project Workshop. • Represent UNSEEN at external meetings and/or seminars. Disseminate project results in the form of papers and talks at national and international conferences or public meetings, either with other members of the group or alone. Take part in the production of a project podcast. • Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the project team on the post holder’s specific part of the research and on sources within the post holder’s linguistic competence. Selection criteria Your application will be judged only against the criteria which are set out below. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your 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, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognising that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result. The selection committee will also be mindful of the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic may have had on candidates’ research as a result of library and archive closures and/or additional caring responsibilities and/or teaching responsibilities. Essential selection criteria The successful candidate must: • Hold, or be close to completion of, a relevant PhD/DPhil in early modern history or related discipline, with an interest in the history of slavery and/or the circulation of material culture and knowledge across geographic boundaries. • Possess excellent knowledge of Spanish and have experience of working in archives. • Demonstrate independence in managing own academic research and associated activities and have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. • Have the ability to undertake innovative research at the forefront of current scholarship. • Have previous experience of independent scholarly writing at a high level of academic content. • Have excellent communication skills, including the ability to present research results and represent the research group at meetings and conferences. • Be fluent in English, spoken and written. Desirable Ideally, the candidate will also have: • Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project • Authored independent scholarly publications. • Reading knowledge of Catalan, Italian and Latin. • Some knowledge of Turkish/Ottoman Turkish and/or Arabic. • An interest in Islamic art and material culture. How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply 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. Please provide details of two referees. (You should contact both of your referees before applying to ensure they are aware of your application and of the requirements for the post and are prepared to provide letters of recommendation if required at a later date. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be asked to provide recommendations.) At the time of application, you will be asked to upload: i) a CV, including a list of publications (if any); ii) a supporting statement, including a proposal for your potential research within the UNSEEN project, enumerating how you intend to carry out your part of the research, which material, sources, and archives you plan to consult, and how these can contribute to the overall goals of the project. The statement should also 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). iii) a chapter-length writing sample (about 8,000-10,000 words) which could be a dissertation chapter or a forthcoming article. Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from: https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs. If you require any further assistance please email recruitment.support@admin.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 e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 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. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. 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 Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) is located on a number of sites with its centre on Pusey Lane in Central Oxford. The academic staff in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies teach and research the ancient and modern languages, literatures, and histories of the Near and Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia. The Faculty comprises six subject groups: this post is part of the Arabic, Persian and Turkish Subject Group. The Faculty has some 220 undergraduate students, and around 250 postgraduate students at Master’s and doctoral level. It has over 100 teaching and research staff across an extremely wide range of subjects (see https://www.ames.ox.ac.uk) . Its research has been consistently ranked exceptionally highly in external assessment, and is distinctive for the emphasis placed on engagement with the subject through materials expressed in the original languages of the areas studied, and for its intellectual rigour. Library and other resources The Nizami Ganjavi Library, situated on the ground floor of the Faculty’s main building, has an excellent working collection of books, reference works and periodicals on all subjects taught and researched in the Faculty, from which staff members may freely borrow. The Bodleian Library, the University’s main research library, is a legal deposit library. Its collection of Islamic and Arabic manuscripts is one of the most important in Europe, and its holdings of Arabic manuscripts stand at some 2,350. The Ashmolean Museum (adjacent to the Faculty building and the Sackler Library) is essential for several sectors of the Faculty. Its collections are a focus for teaching and research, in keeping with the Faculty’s emphasis on material and aesthetic culture. Collaboration between staff in the Faculty and Ashmolean is close, including joint appointments, while other curatorial staff are Faculty members and contribute to teaching, graduate supervision and research. The Ashmolean’s holdings in coins, textiles and paintings, ceramics and other items of material culture are extensive and can be accessed for teaching and research. For more information please visit: www.ames.ox.ac.uk . The Khalili Research Centre The Khalili Research Centre (KRC), located on St John Street in the centre of Oxford, is the University’s centre for research and teaching about the art and material culture of the Islamic societies of the Middle East and of their non-Muslim members and neighbours. The KRC is part of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies within the University, and supports four full-time academic staff, up to ten postdoctoral researchers and up to twenty graduate students. The Centre is administered by a Director (currently Professor Alain George) and a Management Committee appointed by and answerable to the Board of the Faculty. The Centre provides an exceptional setting for the advanced historical study of Islamic art, architecture and material culture by bringing together a dynamic group of academics, postdoctoral researchers and advanced graduate students. The Centre regularly invites international speakers during term time and can often provide its staff with opportunities for small-scale research funding. The KRC was established in 2004 through a generous benefaction from Professor Nasser D. Khalili, and is the University of Oxford’s centre for research and teaching in the art and material culture of the Islamic societies of the Middle East and of their non-Muslim members and neighbours. The KRC is part of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies within the University. The KRC is located in St John Street, in the centre of Oxford. Its buildings comprise: offices for the Director, other academic staff members, and the ITC Officer, study-tutorial rooms for faculty staff, including the Samir Shamma Associate Professor, project and research rooms for research associates, and an open plan work area for research students, a small lecture room with audio-visual and IT equipment, an image digitization room, and a common room and kitchen. The KRC adjoins the Bodleian Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library with its extensive holdings of books and journals on Near and Middle Eastern art and material and visual culture. It is located next to the Ashmolean Museum with its important collections of Islamic art, which are extensively used for teaching, and lies within close walking distance of the Weston Library with its world-class collections of Arabic, Persian, Turkish and other manuscripts, and the Museum of the History of Science, which holds a major collection of Islamic scientific instruments. All of these institutions are part of the University of Oxford, making them particularly accessible for research and teaching. For more information please visit https://krc.web.ox.ac.uk . Humanities Division AMES is part of the Humanities Division along with more than a dozen other Faculties and institutions. The Humanities Division is one of four academic divisions in the University of Oxford, bringing together the following faculties: Classics; English; History; Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics; Medieval and Modern Languages; Music; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Philosophy; Theology and Religion; the Ruskin School of Art. The Division has over 500 members of academic staff, approximately 4,100 undergraduates (more than a third of the total undergraduate population of the University), 1,000 postgraduate research students and 720 students on postgraduate taught courses. The Division offers world-class teaching and research, backed by the superb resources of the University’s libraries and museums, including the famous Bodleian Libraries, with their 11 million volumes and priceless early book and manuscript collections, and the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. Such historic resources are linked to cutting-edge agendas in research and teaching, with an increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary study. Our faculties are among the largest in the world, enabling Oxford to offer an education in Arts and Humanities unparalleled in its range of subjects, from music and fine art to ancient and modern languages. The Humanities Division has embarked on a major building project on the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, following the recent announcement of the £150 million gift to create the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. The Schwarzman Centre will serve as a dynamic hub dedicated to the Humanities. The building will bring together seven Humanities faculties, the Humanities Divisional Office, a new library and significant cultural and public engagement spaces in a space designed to encourage experiential learning and bold experimentation through cross-disciplinary and collaborative study. Although AMES is not physically moving into the new Schwarzman Centre building after its completion, it will have full access to the new exhibition and performance spaces and will be closely involved in cross-faculty initiatives of the Centre. For more information please visit: https://www.humanities.ox.ac.uk/home 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 over 2,500 other University research staff. Research at Oxford combines disciplinary depth with an increasing focus on inter-disciplinary and multidisciplinary 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 is ranked first in the UK for university spinouts, with more than 130 spin-off companies created to date. 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 which now numbers over 10,000. Postgraduates are attracted to Oxford by the international standing of the faculty, by the rigorous intellectual training on offer, by the excellent research and 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 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-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-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. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. For more details, see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more at https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. It 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 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 dependents. 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Faculty of History, George Street, OX1 2RL and when it moves to The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford https://www.schwarzmancentre.ox.ac.uk and Balliol College, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BJ
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Departmental Lecturer in Early Modern History
Are you an experienced administrator looking to develop a career in the education sector? Are you enthusiastic about providing excellent support? We may have the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Studies Officer (Post Graduate Research) to join our Graduate Team. Working under the direction of the Education Manager and alongside the Graduate Studies Officer for Post Graduate Taught degrees, you will provide support for all aspects of the Faculty’s graduate operation and manage a number of areas including admissions, on-course administration and examinations and assessment. The post holder will also work closely with relevant officers of the Faculty Board. As well as the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team, we can offer you a competitive salary (including an Oxford Weighting Allowance), 38 days holiday per year, enrolment in a good pension scheme, access to employee benefits and discounts and professional development opportunities. In return we are looking for a candidate with experience of complex administration tasks and exemplary accuracy and attention to detail. They must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people with sensitivity and discretion. Strong organisation skills are essential along with the ability to remain calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be a good team player but also have the ability to be self-motivated and work independently. This post will primarily be office based, but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working depending on operational needs. For more information about the role please view the further particulars below. If you think you have what we are looking for please apply following the guidance below. Applications must be made online and submitted no later than 12 noon on 29 April 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during week commencing 12 May 2025. Please note that we are also advertising the role of Education Support Officer, details of which can be found here. If you wish to apply for both posts, please submit separate applications for each.
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The Open-Oxford-Cambridge Arts and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership (OOC DTP) brings together the three universities to provide funding and high-quality training to doctoral students in the Arts and Humanities. The DTP aims to foster the next generation of leaders in the Arts and Humanities sector through an innovative and student-centred programme of training. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to join the OOC DTP team to support the successful development and delivery of this programme. An exciting and challenging role, the OOC DTP Training and Placements Manager is responsible for the day-to-day and longer term management of the DTP’s researcher development events and activities. Working closely and collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues across the three universities and with external partners, you will coordinate, promote and evaluate the DTP’s programme of training and its small grants and placement schemes. In addition, you will support existing relationships with the DTP’s strategic partners, and, where appropriate, develop new relationships with a view to engaging partners in the delivery of training and/or the provision of placements. The successful candidate will have: • Strong organisational skills and project management experience; • Professional experience of managing a programme of training or allied events (e.g. events or conferences), ideally in the higher education sector; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Strong interpersonal skills, evidenced by the ability to build relationships that create trust and confidence and enable collaborative working. The post is fixed-term post for nine months in the first instance to cover for the current postholder taking a period of parental leave, and it is expected to start from 1 September 2025. The post is available full-time but a 0.8 FTE commitment may be considered. Employees interested in applying for the post as a secondment from their current role are encouraged to apply. For enquiries about the post, please contact the OOC DTP Manager, Jennifer Lockie (Jennifer.lockie@humanities.ox.ac.uk) **Application process** Applications should be submitted online and include a CV and a supporting statement. Please quote Vacancy ID 179166 in all correspondence. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk.
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About the role Applications are invited for a 1-year, full-time, fixed-term Departmental Lectureship in Early Modern History within the University of Oxford, Faculty of History, George Street, OX1 2RL, and from the date the Humanities department moves to its new premises, The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford https://www.schwarzmancentre.ox.ac.uk and Balliol College, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BJ. This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving History community and gain valuable teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Although this is primarily a teaching role, you will also engage in advanced study and conduct independent research and play an active role in the interdisciplinary College community at Balliol. The Role The successful applicant will supervise undergraduate theses and Masters and DPhil dissertations, produce lecture notes, course materials, reading lists, and reference guides as required. They will also organise specific areas of the syllabus at undergraduate and/or graduate (Masters) levels, including contributing to the administration and organization of History at Balliol as well as acting as a college adviser to undergraduate and graduate students as required. They will also participate in the Balliol undergraduate admissions exercise, including interviews which normally take place in early-to-mid December, while supporting the development of courses and teaching, manage their own academic research activities and conduct independent research, while also engaging positively and proactively with the academic community in the Faculty and College. About you You will have a completed doctorate in a relevant field, or evidence that a doctorate is close to completion, sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop course materials and research proposals, and an aptitude for teaching, the ability to enthuse and inspire students and some experience of contributing to courses on methodology and Early Modern History. The ability to take on administrative responsibilities such as coordinating an undergraduate cohort or core undergraduate course and a publication record commensurate with career stage, and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field of Early Modern History are essential. Some knowledge or interest in early modern global history, particularly in the history of contacts between European and non-European societies would be desirable. Application Process For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact John-Paul Ghobrial, Professor of Modern and Global History, john-paul.ghobrial@history.ox.ac.uk ; all practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: recruitments@history.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. You will be required to complete a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Only applications submitted online and received before noon Wednesday 14th May, 2025 can be considered. 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. Committed to equality and valuing diversity
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Job Description HUMANITIES DIVISION Job title OOC DTP Training and Placements Manager (Parental Leave Cover) Division Humanities Division Location Radcliffe Humanities, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum Hours Full-time (for suitable candidates 0.8FTE will be considered) Contract type Fixed-term: nine months in the first instance to cover a period of parental leave of the substantive postholder. Reporting to Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership Manager Vacancy reference 179166 Additional Information Closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 14 May 2025. Shortlisting is expected to take place the following week and interviews held the week commencing 2 June 2025. The post is expected to start from 1 September 2025. The role The Open-Oxford-Cambridge Arts and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership (OOC DTP) brings together the three universities to provide funding and high-quality training to doctoral students in the Arts and Humanities. Supported by strategic partnerships with the BBC World Service, the National Trust and British Telecom, the DTP aims to foster the next generation of leaders in the Arts and Humanities sector through an innovative and student-centred programme of training. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to join the OOC DTP team to support the successful development and delivery of this programme. An exciting and challenging role, the OOC DTP Training and Placements Manager is responsible for the dayto-day and longer term management of the DTP’s researcher development events and activities. Working closely and collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues across the three universities and with external partners, you will coordinate, promote and evaluate the DTP’s programme of training and its small grants and placement schemes. In addition, you will support existing relationships with the DTP’s strategic partners, and, where appropriate, develop new relationships with a view to engaging partners in the delivery of training and/or the provision of placements. 1 The OOC DTP team is based in Oxford but you may need to travel to the other two universities, to the strategic partners and to other organisations. In addition to the OOC DTP Director, the team comprises a Manager, this post, and a part-time administrative assistant and a part-time Finance Officer. You will report to the OOC DTP Manager. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual with excellent project management, communication and interpersonal skills to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the consortium and with external partners. Applicants must have a proven track record in the administration training or allied activities, e.g. events or conferences, ideally within the higher education sector. Knowledge of the postgraduate research and training landscape is highly desirable. Responsibilities Project management and programme development • To develop and manage a programme of high quality (digital and in-person) training and researcher development events in consultation with OOC DTP management, senior academics, professional services colleagues and external partners. To use effective project management techniques to support the successful and cost-effective delivery of each event, resource and activity. • To evaluate and report on the programme of training and researcher development activities, collating and analysing data on training needs, student attendance and feedback (e.g. as collected via Inkpath, a skills-tracking app used by OOC DTP students). To recommend revisions and enhancements to the programme in response to student and stakeholder feedback for consideration by the OOC DTP Management Board. • To manage the OOC DTP placement scheme by working with faculty members, professional services colleagues and students at the three universities, as well as external partners. To ensure that the details and terms of each placement are understood and agreed by all parties. To promote and evaluate the placement scheme within the DTP student community. • To work directly with students to develop bespoke placement opportunities. • To work closely with the DTP Manager and Finance Officer to manage the OOC DTP Cohort Development Fund (CDF) budget, which allows for approximately £210k spend on training and researcher development activities per cohort of students. To monitor and report on expenditure to the OOC DTP Management Board, liaising with the three universities where necessary. • To manage the DTP’s three small grant schemes (additional funding for research-related expenses and skills training, student and faculty-led training grants) with support from the Administrative Assistant, and offer guidance and support to applicants. To monitor and report on awards to the OOC DTP Management Board, liaising with the three universities where necessary. • To deputise for the OOC DTP Manager as required. • To act as administrative lead for the International Conference, including managing staff hired for the event and liaising with the student committee. 2 Communication • To work closely with the DTP Manager to manage effective communications with the DTP’s students, consortium academics, strategic partners and other stakeholders. To publicise and disseminate events and opportunities using a range of communication channels, e.g. website, mailing list, social media, and event listings in Inkpath. To delegate communication tasks to the Administrative Assistant as appropriate. Relationship building and networking • To support the OOC DTP Director and Manager in managing relationships with the DTP’s strategic partners, and, where appropriate, to initiate and support new relationships with other organisations with a view to generating collaborative opportunities, including engagement in the delivery of training and placements. • To develop and participate in networks with training colleagues across the consortium and in other doctoral training partnerships and researcher development programmes so as to share best practice and develop support for students. To ensure that students engaged in OOC DTP-funded student initiatives and projects are well supported by liaising closely with training and professional services colleagues at the consortium universities. Administration and committee work • To service committees, including acting as Secretary to the OOC DTP Student Liaison Group. To participate in committee discussions and provide regular updates on training provision, grant schemes and student-led projects. To collate and analyse data and other material to monitor engagement with the programme, produce management reports and ensure compliance with AHRC reporting requirements. • To ensure that all administrative and financial processes are supported and carried out according to University regulations and standards and in adherence to UKRI and AHRC regulations. Other duties • To undertake any other tasks commensurate with the grade and role in support of the OOC DTP team and the consortium, especially at busy periods. Selection criteria 1. A strong undergraduate degree or evidence of equal intellectual ability. 2. Demonstrable ability to develop, manage and deliver a programme of digital and in-person skills training or allied activities, e.g. events or conferences, ideally within the higher education sector. 3. Demonstrable interest in the Arts and Humanities or allied fields, such as social sciences. 4. Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise effectively in the context of broader operational objectives, and to find creative solutions to challenging organisational issues. 5. Experience of project management. 3 6. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with a range of internal and external audiences at all levels, and the ability to work in and contribute to the success of formal and informal teams. 7. Evidence of the ability to develop networks and build professional relationships to share best practice and enhance provision. 8. Excellent numeracy and experience of managing budgets. 9. Proficient user of IT, including MS Office applications, and experience of developing and/or maintaining websites and online resources. Desirable selection criteria 1. Experience of administration and committee work in the higher education sector. 2. Experience of facilitating skills training, researcher development events and/or public engagement with research events activities in a higher education context. 3. A detailed understanding of the researcher development agenda, and the Research Councils’, and particularly the AHRC’s commitment to researcher development and postgraduate training 4. Experience of postgraduate research in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences. 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. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. 4 While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spinouts, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Humanities Division The Humanities Division is one of four academic divisions in the University of Oxford, each with a full-time Head and elected Board. The Humanities Division is distinctive for its depth and breadth. Its activity spans nine faculties, one School and two independent research institutes: the faculties of Classics; English; History; Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics; Medieval and Modern Languages; Music; Asian & Middle Eastern Studies; Philosophy; and Theology and Religion; the Ruskin School of Art; the Rothermere American Institute and the Voltaire Foundation. Interdisciplinary links within and beyond the University are strong, extending to the social sciences, medical sciences and the natural and physical sciences. One of the largest centres for Humanities internationally, with over 800 members of academic and research staff, the Division offers world-class research and teaching, backed by the superb resources of the University’s libraries and museums, including the famous Bodleian Library, with its 11 million volumes and priceless early book and manuscript collections, the Pitt Rivers Museum, the History of Science Museum and the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. Such historic resources are linked to cutting-edge agendas in research and teaching, with an increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary study and digital Humanities. The outstanding quality of Humanities research at Oxford is recognised globally. This reputation for research excellence contributes to the University coming top of several international rankings for Arts and Humanities, including the US News and World Report rankings and the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The Division’s faculties are among the largest in the world, enabling Oxford to offer an education in Arts and Humanities unparalleled in its range of subjects, from music and fine art to ancient and modern languages. The Division has responsibility for over 4,000 undergraduates (a third of the University’s total undergraduate population), and for over 2,000 postgraduate students (over 1,100 doctoral students and some 900 Master’s students). Twenty-nine undergraduate courses are offered in Humanities subjects, seven of which are offered jointly with the other academic divisions. The Doctoral and Master’s programmes offered are distributed across all of the Division’s faculties, along with a suite of Master’s courses offered with the Social Sciences Division and a growing portfolio of Master’s courses that draw from across the Humanities. The Division is part of the Open-Oxford Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership. The Humanities Division has embarked on a major building project on the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, supported by a £185 million gift to create the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. 5 For more information please visit: http://www.humanities.ox.ac.uk/ The Schwarzman Centre The teaching and study of the humanities is so important because it tells the story of what it means to be human - who we are, where we came from, and how our culture, literature and language have developed over time. With over 700 academic staff and 6,000 students, Oxford Humanities leads the world in the breadth and depth of subject coverage and the quality of teaching and research. But don’t just take our word for it - the latest QS World University Rankings placed us at number one. The new Humanities building will take our teaching, research and public engagement to new heights. For the first time in the University’s history, seven humanities faculties will be housed together along with a new library. These disciplines are currently scattered in buildings across Oxford but they will be united in a new building designed to encourage cross-disciplinary study and research. Academics in the building will work together to tackle some of the most pressing questions of our time. As well as a new Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence, they will consider the environment and how society rebuilds after the pandemic. Crucially, the building will be open to the public, and we aim to bring research and performance in the arts and humanities to new audiences. There will be dedicated space for schoolchildren to visit and engage with Oxford’s researchers. There will be exhibition space and three new performance venues for music, theatre, drama, dance, lectures and more. A new Cultural Programme will bring the world's leading performers and artists to Oxford. Our venues will also be open to regional cultural organisations, with whom Oxford researchers will strengthen partnerships. We cannot wait to welcome you to the first performance in 2025! TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities TORCH is a world-leading centre for interdisciplinary research. It fosters and sustains experimental, crossdisciplinary research collaborations which aim to meet social, cultural and global challenges. TORCH connects Humanities researchers with partners locally, nationally and globally to deliver ambitious projects involving public engagement and outward-facing research. Since its launch in 2013, TORCH has played an integral role in Oxford’s Humanities Division. It supports researchers at all career stages across all ten Humanities Faculties and beyond, helping them deliver strong and measurable impact. TORCH, a widely recognised public portal for Oxford Humanities, enables external organisations and individuals to connect with Oxford Humanities research. For more information please visit: www.torch.ox.ac.uk 6 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. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: • • as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full-time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. 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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. 7 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-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-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. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 8 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It 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 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. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. 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Are you an experienced administrator looking to develop a career in the education sector? Are you enthusiastic about providing excellent support? We may have the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Studies Officer (Post Graduate Research) to join our Graduate Team. Working under the direction of the Education Manager and alongside the Graduate Studies Officer for Post Graduate Taught degrees, you will provide support for all aspects of the Faculty’s graduate operation and manage a number of areas including admissions, on-course administration and examinations and assessment. The post holder will also work closely with relevant officers of the Faculty Board. As well as the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team, we can offer you a competitive salary (including an Oxford Weighting Allowance), 38 days holiday per year, enrolment in a good pension scheme, access to employee benefits and discounts and professional development opportunities. In return we are looking for a candidate with experience of complex administration tasks and exemplary accuracy and attention to detail. They must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people with sensitivity and discretion. Strong organisation skills are essential along with the ability to remain calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be a good team player but also have the ability to be self-motivated and work independently. This post will primarily be office based, but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working depending on operational needs. For more information about the role please view the further particulars below. If you think you have what we are looking for please apply following the guidance below. Applications must be made online and submitted no later than 12 noon on 29 April 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during week commencing 12 May 2025. _Please note that we are also advertising the role of Education Support Officer, details of which can be foundhere. If you wish to apply for both posts, please submit separate applications for each._
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The Faculty are seeking to appoint two Career Development Fellows. This role is designed as a 3-year career development role (beginning on 1 September 2025) for individuals seeking a career in Higher Education language teaching, and encompasses a 3-year development programme. Individuals will be appointed a mentor and will be expected to develop and maintain their own learning objectives through the programme. The CDFs are responsible for delivering language teaching within the sub-Faculty, including marking work and participating in oral examinations. They will each give 14 hours of classes in each week of term. Applicants must possess: Fluency in Spanish equivalent to native-speaker level; An excellent command of spoken and written English (equivalent to C1 CEFR or Cambridge Advanced); An undergraduate degree in English/Spanish, with a significant literature, language, or writing component; Recent experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language at university level, including oral, writing and translation. Additional information and details about how to apply are included in the job description. What we offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: An excellent contributory pension scheme 38 days annual leave A comprehensive range of childcare services Family leave schemes Cycle loan scheme Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 28 April 2025. Interviews will be held on Week commencing Monday 19th May 2025.