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Department of Archaeology

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Sheffield is one of the leading centres for research in the arts and humanities in the UK. The University of Sheffield is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is currently ranked 8th in the UK in the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) ranked the University 5th in the UK in terms of the number of subject areas with 50% or more of their research judged to be ‘world-leading’ (4) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3). The performance by the Arts and Humanities in RAE 2008 was particularly impressive with 9 out of our 10 subject areas having 50%+ of their research in the 4* and 3* categories.

We have an international reputation for high-quality and innovative learning and teaching, delivered by staff who are both committed to providing an outstanding student experience and who are at the cutting edge of research in their own disciplines.

The University of Sheffield has been awarded the Times Higher Education University of the Year for 2011, and Arts and Humanities is a major contributor to this success.

The Faculty comprises the following departments:

· Archaeology

· Biblical Studies

· History

· School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics

· School of Languages and Culture

· Music

· Philosophy

Six of the seven units are located in the Jessop quarter of the university campus, adjacent to the award-winning Humanities Research Institute. The Faculty has its own governance structures and is one of the five faculties of the university.

The Department of Archaeology, housed in its own buildings close to both the University and the city, is a centre of excellence for research and teaching. (http://www.shef.ac.uk/archaeology/index.html). It is in the top ten archaeology departments in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, rated excellent in the QAA review of teaching, and is one of the largest single departments of archaeology in the UK with 21 full-time academic posts and many research fellows and research assistants. The Department is both friendly and forward-looking, with a rare combination of science-based and humanities-based research expertise.

The Department has acknowledged strengths in (amongst other fields) Environmental Archaeology, Palaeoeconomy, Landscape Archaeology, Archaeobotany, Archaeozoology and Geoarchaeology. Our researchers have both initiated and contributed to a range of major research projects, and we are home to a large community of doctoral and post-doctoral students.

This fixed-term appointment would contribute to the co-ordination and delivery of teaching in archaeobotanical and statistical approaches in archaeology. During this time you will also undertake administrative duties as Level 1 Tutor, and contribute to the Department’s intellectual life.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Deliver teaching and undertake assessments of modules. This will include preparing teaching material, communicating material and encouraging critical engagement with it; observing and reacting to student interventions; responding to questions outside class times and introducing innovative teaching methods as appropriate. Modules will include:

· Part (30%) of a Masters lecture-based module on Biomolecular Archaeology,

· Part (50%) of a postgraduate module on Data Analysis in Archaeology,

· Part (30%) of a Masters lecture/seminar-based module on Economic Archaeology.

· Part (30%) of an undergraduate practical-based module on Bioarchaeology.

· Part (5%) of an undergraduate lecture-based module on European Prehistory.

· A contribution to Masters-level seminars in Bioarchaeology.

· Level 1 classes on the Origins of Agriculture.

· Undertake assessment for courses; ensuring adequate moderation; providing written and oral feedback and collating and providing final student assessments.

· Undertake course evaluation, including facilitating student feedback, reflecting on own teaching design and delivery; and implementing ideas for improving own performance.

· Undertake planning, development and evaluation of modules and module materials, and supervise module provision.

· Carry out administrative duties such as class record keeping, attending meetings and report writing.

· Work actively to enhance the student experience by (amongst others) delivering prompt feedback, and being available for designated office hours.

· Respond appropriately, promptly and proactively to requests and issues relating to teaching.

· Undertake an administrative role as Level 1 Tutor.

· Plan and prioritise own daily work.

· Deal with reactive requests such as those relating to teaching, supervising students and administrative tasks on a daily basis.

· Participate in the intellectual life of the Department

· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and percentage commitment of the post.

Applicants should provide evidence in their applications that they meet the following criteria. We will use a range of selection methods to measure candidates’ abilities in these areas including reviewing your on-line application, seeking references, inviting shortlisted candidates to interview and other forms of assessment action relevant to the post.

Criteria / Essential / Desirable
Qualifications and experience
1. / Have (or be near to completing) a PhD in archaeology, or a related subject. / X
2. / Have extensive knowledge and understanding of archaeobotanical and statistical approaches in archaeology. / X
3. / Experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or Masters level. / X
4. / Have a good understanding or background in biomolecular or stable isotope approaches in archaeology. / X
5. / Have a good background in the origins of agriculture or European prehistory. / X
6. / Have a track record of completed research. / X
Management skills
7. / Proven ability to co-ordinate the delivery and assessment of teaching. / X
8. / Ability to undertake administrative tasks relating to undergraduate courses. / X
Communication skills
9. / Ability effectively to deliver knowledge and understanding of Archaeology and Statistics. / X
10. / Ability to ensure that all students are actively engaged in the learning process. / X
11. / Ability to deliver lecture-based, seminar and practical teaching as required of the modules to be taught. / X
12. / Ability to deliver timely, informative and personalised feedback on student assignments. / X
13. / Experience of adapting teaching style to work effectively with both small and large groups. / X
Team working
14. / Experience of working with colleagues in the delivery and assessment of team-taught modules and/or in a research environment. / X
Problem solving and decision making
15. / Ability to respond positively and informatively to student questions and queries.
16. / Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with issues relating to the co-ordination, delivery and assessment of an undergraduate programme.

This post is fixed-term working both semesters of the academic year, with a start date of 23September 2013 and an end date of 7 June 2014.

This post is part-time: 50% working commitment during the autumn and spring semesters of the academic year which will be the periods specified below:

23 September 2013 to 7 June 2014

Days of working during this period to be agreed.

Terms and conditions of employment: Will be those for Grade 7 staff.

Salary for this grade: £28,685 – 36,298 per annum (pro rata)

More details on salaries, terms and conditions and our wide range of benefits for staff are available at www.sheffield.ac.uk/hr/reward/structures

Informal enquiries:

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Following the closing date, you will be informed by email whether or not you have been shortlisted to be invited to participate in the next stage of the selection process. Please note that due to the large number of applications that we receive, it may take up to two working weeks following the closing date before the recruiting department will be able to contact you.

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