From owner-celegans@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Thu Jun 1 20:08:22 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id 207FF17AB0; Thu, 1 Jun 2000 20:08:21 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 60001) id E80CF17AAD; Thu, 1 Jun 2000 20:08:19 +0100 (BST) To: celegans@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.celegans Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 13:49:42 +0100 From: i.a.hope@leeds.ac.uk ("ian hope") Subject: temporary lecturer position Organization: BIOSCI/MRC Human Genome Mapping Project Resource Centre Message-Id: <20000601190819.E80CF17AAD@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Sender: owner-celegans@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk A Developmental Biology lecturer, temporary position is available for one year starting 1st October 2000. A Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship award to Ian Hope will provide the salary for this position which is to cover teaching responsibilities as detailed below. The successful applicant would also be expected to pursue their own research. Further details are given below. FURTHER PARTICULARS THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY JOB TITLE: Lecturer in Developmental Biology (Temporary) JOB REF: 056/121/022/009 GRADE: Lecturer Grade A TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/DURATION: for a fixed period of 12 months starting 2 October 2000 RESPONSIBLE TO: Dr David Coates, Head of School of Biology REPORTS TO: Director of Learning and Teaching JOB SUMMARY: The position is funded by a Leverhulme Teaching Fellowship to Dr Ian Hope. You should be an enthusiastic teacher, with a knowledge of C elegans and an active researcher. Undergraduate teaching responsibilities will include module management, a field trip, practical classes, lectures, tutorials/pastoral supervision, supervision of approx 4 final year projects. It is expected that you will carry out research using facilities in the laboratory of Dr Hope or another academic within the School of Biology MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST: The post holder will be expected to maintain and enhance standards of student attainment at undergraduate level. He/she will be required to deliver and assess courses/modules and to undertake administrative tasks associated with the teaching role in the School. In addition the lecturer will be expected to provide pastoral advice and guidance for undergraduates. The major area of teaching in which the post holder will be involved is that of Developmental Biology. It is anticipated that applicants will have knowledge of C elegans and have an interest in developing their teaching skills. Undergraduate teaching responsibilities will include module management, a field trip, practical classes, lectures, tutorials/pastoral supervision, supervision of approx. 4 final year projects. The postholder will be an active researcher. It is expected that you will carry out research using facilities in the laboratory of Dr Hope or another academic within the School of Biology. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Applicants should be enthusiastic about developing their teaching skills and have experience of Developmental Biology research which will enable them to contribute to the developments in this area. The post holder will possess good communication/presentation skills. Good interpersonal and time management skills are essential as is the capacity to enthuse students and work successfully as a member of course teams. EXPERIENCE: Experience in lecturing would be an advantage and preference will be given to those who have demonstrable teaching skills and show ability to present material in a scientific context. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: A good first degree in a relevant discipline is essential and a PhD is essential. Candidates should have computing skills and an awareness of potential applications for teaching in information technology. The University promotes an equal opportunities policy. It will also assist our confidential equal opportunities monitoring procedures if you would complete the enclosed form, insert it separately into the enclosed envelope, and return it with your application form. DISABLED APPLICANTS: Disabled applicants are not obliged to inform employers of their disability but will still be covered by the Disability Discrimination Act once their disability becomes known. The post is located in the L C Miall Building. The building is accessible by lift. Wheelchair users are welcome to review the building and its access. Disability Services (0113 233 3927) can provide advice if required. Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Hope, telephone 0113 233 2889 (office) or 2888(lab) Email i.a.hope@leeds.ac.uk. Further information about the research in the School and this particular post is available on the School Web site http://www.biology.leeds.ac.uk. Information packs are available from Human Resources, The University of Leeds, LEEDS LS2 9JT, tel 0113 233 5771 (textphone for deaf applicants only: 0113 233 4353) email J Byron@adm.leeds.ac.uk or see http://wwww.leeds.ac.jobbox.net/ Job ref: 056-121-002009 Application forms and CVs should be returned to Mrs Carol A Ward (Tel 0113 233 2880, fax 0113 233 2882; (e-mail c.a.ward@leeds.ac.uk) , University of Leeds, LEEDS LS2 9JT by 20 June 2000. ************************************* Ian A. Hope School of Biology, The University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK. e-mail; i.a.hope@leeds.ac.uk Tel; 44 113 233 2889 Fax; 44 113 233 2835 ************************************* .