Permanent position of Lecturer in French Studies - Poste permanent de Maître de conférence en Etudes françaises
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- Ollscoil Luimnigh -
Mary Immaculate College
- University of Limerick -
Tel. (353) 061/204300 Fax. (353) 061/313632 Web www.mic.ul.ie
Mary Immaculate College is an autonomous university-level College of Education and the Liberal Arts academically linked with the University of Limerick. It serves the needs of a growing and diverse student population of over 3,200 students. Undergraduate programmes for B.Ed. and B.A. degrees and a range of post-graduate programmes at Diploma, Masters and Doctoral levels are offered in the College. The College supports a wide range of academic and professional research.
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC POST
ASSISTANT LECTURER/LECTURER
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH STUDIES
(Fulltime, permanent appointment commencing mid-January 2012)
The Department of French Studies at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick is seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in French Studies.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in French Studies (or equivalent) and fluency in French and English. He/she must have a strong research, publication and teaching record in the field of 20th Century French Studies as well as a clear research and publication plan for the coming years. He/she must demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching at undergraduate level and experience of teaching and/or supervision at postgraduate level. An interest in the field of French cinema and/or visual arts, experience in teaching French language ab initio, expertise in the field of translation studies, use of the latest e-learning technologies or expertise in second language acquisition will all be assets. The successful candidate will also undertake administrative and academic supervisory duties, as directed by the Head of Department.
Please visit our website for more information about the Department of French Studies at Mary Immaculate College: http://www.mic.ul.ie/academicdepts/french/
Candidates must have:
(1) A PhD in French Studies (or equivalent);
(2) Fluency in both French and English (written and oral);
(3) Experience in third-level teaching at undergraduate level and in teaching and/or supervision at postgraduate level in the field of 20th Century French Studies;
(4) A strong research and publication record and a clearly articulated research and publication plan for the next three years;
(5) Experience in academic administration;
(6) Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
Candidates must clearly indicate in their application how they meet each of these pre-requisites.
Additionally, it would be advantageous to candidates to have:
A demonstrated interest in the field of French cinema and/or visual arts; Experience in teaching French language ab initio; Expertise in the field of translation studies; Expertise in the use of the latest e-learning technologies; Expertise in second language acquisition
Annual salary scales: Assistant Lecturer - €46,474 to €76,853 (9 points)**
Lecturer - €50,158 to €81,403 (9 points)
**Please note that, in line with Government Policy, a 10% reduction in pay scales must be applied to persons recruited to direct entry (recruitment) grades in the Education Sector with effect from 1st January 2011. This means that the relevant Assistant Lecturer salary scale for new entrants is: €41,826 to €69,167 (9 points)
Full details on this post, particularly in regard to pre-requisites and specific information for applicants and details on how to apply for the post, are available from the College’s Human Resources Office, (Tel. +35361 204505) or on the College’s website www.mic.ul.ie/vacancies/. Please refer to these before making an application.
Applications for this post should be forwarded to the Human Resources Office, Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick. No special application forms are supplied.
Application is by letter, and the letter of application must include a Curriculum Vitae (unbound), which should give details of educational qualifications, teaching experience and interests, research experience and publications and relevant experience in academic administration. Six unbound copies of the complete application must be submitted. E-mail applications will not be accepted. Letters of application must contain the names, contact addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three referees.
As a Catholic foundation, the College actively encourages applications from diverse cultural and faith communities. Cuirfear fáilte ar leith roimh iarrthóirí le Gaeilge.
Closing date is Wednesday, 30th November 2011 at 2pm (Irish time)
Candidates will be short-listed on the basis of information supplied.
Canvassing will disqualify.