Teaching Resources Assistant (Sheffield)

Part-time Teaching Resources Assistant (6 month contract)

The Department of French at the University of Sheffield is seeking a reliable and dynamic graduate to take on certain duties from academic staff working on a learning and teaching project.

The person appointed will be responsible for editing, updating and proof-reading the departmental brochure and handbooks; for editing and updating the departmental Web pages; for preparing and proof-reading language course materials; for organising the printing and distribution of handbooks and course materials; and for gathering course materials from printed, televisual and other sources for second- and final-year core modules.
This work will require a very good knowledge of French, close attention to detail, excellent organizational ability and the capacity to work effectively as part of a team. The appointee will liaise with the Print Unit and other units within the University and have input into the design and layout of printed and web-based materials.
Experience of standard word-processing software is essential; knowledge of HTML, Dreamweaver and Web CT packages will be an advantage.

The appointment will be half-time (2½ days per week) for six months. The salary will be £16,775 pro rata. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the appointment on or before 2 April 2001.

Applications, including a full c.v., letter of application and the names and addresses of two referees, should be sent to the Director of Human Resource Management, Personnel Department, University of Sheffield, Western Bank, SHEFFIELD, S10 2UH.

Closing date for applications: Friday 9 March 2001.