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Temporary

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Lecturer, European History

Carlow College, St. Patrick’s
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s is a third level College specialising in degree level education in the Arts, Humanities and Social Care areas. The College has a rich tradition of education since its establishment in 1782. Its historic campus in the centre of Carlow town offers an ideal learning environment. The College has a strong reputation for the quality of its education, based on small class sizes, an engaging and research active faculty and strong academic supports for students. Currently it delivers degree programmes involving the disciplines and fields of English Literature, Media and Creative Studies, History, Philosophy, Theology, Psychology, Social Care and Social Studies, and Social Political and Community Studies. At postgraduate level, a professionalising Masters is offered in Therapeutic Child Care. Additionally, it has an international programme attracting students from a number of Colleges in the United States. The college is also developing a suite of evening and part-time courses. Student enrolment is around 500.

Role Overview
History is taught as part of the two subject Honours BA in English and History and is also a core discipline on the Arts and Humanities programmes. Carlow College houses a significant collection of history sources in its libraries and archive and has a growing reputation for hosting history conferences, seminars and public history events. The lecturer will:

• Make a full contribution to undergraduate history teaching by delivering lectures on the following modules:

Stage 1 Toolkit for History.
Stage 1 Debating History.
Stage 1 The Age of War, Discovery and Exploration 1492-1763.
Stage 2 Revolutions in the Transatlantic World 1763-1877.
Stage 3 World War One – The Fall of Empires.
Stage 3 The Rise of Fascism.
Stage 2 Nation States and Global Conflict 1877-1945.
Stage 4 Europe and the United States in the Post-War World 1945-2000 (European component).

• Deliver tutorials to Stage 1 and Stage 2 students.
• Supervise stage 4 history dissertations.

The successful candidate may, in addition, be asked to contribute to the evening courses planned for the 2018-19 academic year.

Reporting Line
The Lecturer will report directly to the Assistant Registrar, Academic Affairs.

Key Responsibilities
• Teach the modules identified above.
• Supervise and assess undergraduate dissertations.
• Set and correct appropriate assignments and terminal written examination papers for each module.
• Assist with relevant aspects of academic administration at module and programme level.

Qualifications
• Hold a Ph.D. in an area of early modern or modern European History.
• A postgraduate qualification in higher education is desirable.
• Have an active research profile with relevant publications in the area of expertise.

Experience:
• Previous experience of teaching or tutoring in a higher education setting.
• Supervision of undergraduate dissertation.
• Proven knowledge of an array of learning support strategies.
• Strong knowledge of the assessment requirements of academic programmes in a higher education context.
• Proven experience of the administrative requirements of teaching at third level.

Skills & Competencies
• Exhibit competence in ICT skills of relevance to teaching, learning, research and related administration at third level.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal, presentation) skills.
• Work accurately and thoroughly, and exhibit the ability to monitor work for quality.
• Collaborate and work effectively with all functions and departments within the College.
• Demonstrate high level teamwork, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
• Positively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and adhere to policies and procedures.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on business operational needs.

Application Requirements
Candidates should submit their C.V and covering letter specifically outlining how their qualifications and experience fits the requirements of the role to hr@carlowcollege.ie Applicants are also requested to answer the below questions with their application.

*Please note that all applicants should consider the following questions when submitting their application:
1. Do you hold or be about to acquire a Ph.D. in History in the area of early modern or modern European History?
2. Do you have previous experience of teaching or tutoring in a higher level setting?
3. Do you have an active research profile?
4. Do you have a teaching qualification?
5. Does your current and / or previous work experience meet the requirements of the role? If so, please explain in your cover letter.
6. Are you available to start work on 7 August 2018?
7. What are your salary expectations?

Closing date for applications is 24th June 2018.

*Please note that as part of Carlow College, St. Patrick’s recruitment policy, all offers of employment are subject to two satisfactory employment reference checks and evidence of qualifications. This role requires that any offers are made subject to the successful applicant undergoing Garda vetting.
Carlow College, St. Patrick’s is an equal opportunities employer.