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Job Announcement Lecturer/Teaching Fellow in Human Rights (Theoretical Foundations) University College London (UCL), University of London London (UK) __________________________________________________ UCL wishes to appoint a temporary Lecturer/Teaching Fellow. This appointment is a 50% FTE post for 9 months from 1 October 2007 and will provide teaching support for the MA in Human Rights. University College London (UCL) is a multi-faculty college of the University of London with a population of over 17,000 students, from more than 130 different countries. It is ranked in most league tables as one of the top five universities not only in the UK but also in Europe and among the top 25 world wide. Degree programmes are provided in Arts and Humanities, Social and Historical Sciences, Architecture, Building, Environmental Design and Planning, Laws, Life Sciences* *and Clinical Sciences (including Medicine), Mathematical and Physical Sciences, and Engineering Sciences. UCL has a commitment to promoting global citizenship and leadership, with the School of Public Policy the bridge between UCL's world-class research and the policy-making community in Britain and internationally. The Department of Political Science represents the core staff within the School. Britains only department to specialise in graduate teaching and research, it offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, comparative government and public policy-making and administration. The Department is now recognised as a leading centre for political research not just in the UK but globally. Background The MA in Human Rights is one of 6 Masters programmes offered by the Department. It aims to develop the skills and theoretical tools needed to understand the origins, nature, limits and implementation of human rights. Students are introduced to philosophical, legal and policy issues of importance in human rights discourse, and how these issues connect with practical questions in the human rights field, and are encouraged to engage with these issues in a critical way. The holder of this post will work closely with Programme Director to ensure that the MA programme runs smoothly throughout the 2007/8 session. Responsibilities Specific duties include: - Teaching the compulsory course on Theoretical Foundations of Human Rights (a total of 10 sessions of 2-3 hours each over the October December period), plus associated essay marking; - Teaching the compulsory course (jointly) on Human Rights Methods and Research (a total of 15 sessions of 2-3 hours each over the October March period), plus associated essay marking and assessment of oral examination; - Teaching the option course International Justice and Human Rights (Term 2) (10 sessions of 2-3 hours each), plus associated essay marking; - Supervision of research students (depending on expertise). - Regular weekly student office hours in term time and personal tutor responsibilities for Masters students; - Second marking of examination papers and essays as required; - Supervision of student dissertations where appropriate; - Normal duties of teaching administration including maintaining attendance records for courses taught; reporting problems to Student Administration/Departmental Tutor/Head of Department; maintaining quality assurance documentation for the courses taught; attending departmental meetings as required. Person specification Essential: - A PhD in human rights, political philosophy, or political theory or an appropriate discipline those nearing completion of a PhD will also be considered; - An understanding of the central moral theories and debates on human rights entitlements, duties and responsibilities. - Knowledge of current issues in human rights jurisprudence and theoretical perspectives on these issues - Previous experience of teaching in a subject related to legal and political theory/philosophy at postgraduate level; - Experience of teaching administration at university level. - Flexibility and ability to work well as part of a team Desirable: - Experience of quality assurance procedures associated with university teaching; - A publication track record. - An ability to link theoretical/philosophical accounts of human rights to current practical issues in the human rights field. Salary This appointment is for 9 months from 1 October 2007. The salary will be on the Lecturer A scale at grade 7, point 33, £30,012 plus £2,572 London Allowance, at 50% FTE pro rata. Application process Applications are invited in the form of the application form, a curriculum vitae, which should include the contact details of at least two referees, and covering letter addressing the appropriateness of the candidate's education and teaching experience. Applicants should send their application to Sally Welham Executive Administrator School of Public Policy University College London (UCL) 29 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9QU UK Fax 020 7679 4969 Email: [email protected] Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview soon after the closing date for applications. Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr Saladin Meckled-Garcia Email: [email protected] CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 18 June 2007 __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
