To lead the University’s research and teaching in Translation Studies. The Senior Lecturer will undertake and promote international research within the College of Arts. You will play a vital role in leading the agenda of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures and the College of Arts, in line with the University, College and School strategic objectives. You will be required to play a leading role in the delivery of PGT teaching at Nankai University (Tianjin, China) as part of the University of Glasgow-Nankai University Joint Graduate School Programme. This will involve up to 10 weeks working in China throughout each academic year.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To lead and sustain high–quality research activity through a portfolio of individual, joint and/or network research projects, and to secure external funding for the same through successful grant applications to Research Councils and other funding bodies.
2. To provide research leadership in the relevant Unit of Assessment and to contribute effectively to enhancing that UoA’s research profile in future national research assessment exercises, including maintaining a track record of high quality publications and attending and participating in appropriate research seminars/conferences.
3. To take a leading role in the School and the College of Arts in developing interdisciplinary research and teaching.
4. To develop links with relevant national and international bodies outside academia with a view to enhancing research, teaching and impact.
5. To provide research direction for more junior staff and, where possible, engage in collaborative research, thereby promoting the development of the University’s research base.
6. To attract and be responsible for supervision and training of postgraduate students, supporting these students to produce high quality scholarship and to successfully complete studies in line with University (and where relevant) funder guidelines.
7. To take a leading role in the design, review, organisation, delivery and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and courses. Including leading the delivery and development of cross teaching and employability initiatives.
8. To take a leading role in the School’s ongoing development and review of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning and employability.
9. To take a leading role within the School and/or College in administrative and other activities as directed by the Head of School or VP Head of College, including mentoring of junior staff, in accordance with the School/College strategy.
10. To foster collaboration in research and teaching with other units of the University.
11. To work effectively in co-operation with colleagues in the School, College and University as a whole.
12. To develop and lead research and where appropriate teaching initiatives, which support the School and College Knowledge Exchange agendas.
13. To engage in professional development as appropriate.
14. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Glasgow 2020 – A Global Vision http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_180610_en.pdf

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 A PhD in a relevant area.
A2 Outstanding knowledge of research within a relevant area which enhances and expands existing areas of expertise within the School/College
A3 An international research profile.
A4 Native or near-native proficiency in both English and one of the foreign languages taught by the School.

Skills
Essential:
C2 Excellent academic leadership skills.
C2 Substantial evidence of carrying out and sustaining research at the highest level.
C3 Experience of working both independently and as part of a team.
C4 Extensive track record of seeking and acquiring external research funding.
C5 Excellent collaborative skills, both in an interdisciplinary context and beyond academia
C6 Excellent organisational skills, including time/project management skills.
C7 Ability to increase the number of students coming to the University to undertake postgraduate study.
C8 Excellent oral and written communication skills.
C9 Excellent interpersonal skills.
C10 Ability to demonstrate originality and innovation in research and scholarship
C11 Capacity to lead, enthuse and motivate students and colleagues

Experience
Essential:
E1 Typically 5-7 years postdoctoral experience.
E2 Outstanding international publication record and research profile which can significantly enhance the subject area’s standing internationally and which would significantly enhance any future University submission to national research assessment exercise(s) with demonstrable performance at 4* level.
E3 Extensive experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in relevant subject area(s) and the ability to teach across disciplines.
E4 A significant track record of attracting external research funding.
E5 Extensive experience of postgraduate, Masters and PhD supervision. Where academic experience is gained outside of the UK the ability to demonstrate equivalent experience may be considered.
E6 A demonstrable commitment to Knowledge Exchange, public engagement and the broader impact of research.
E7 An established international academic network.
E8 Experience of teaching translation from/into English and one of the languages currently offered in the School.
Job Features

Dimensions

Planning and Organising
Participating fully in a team of research-active staff.
Researching and publishing work of the highest quality in appropriate outlets
Preparing and presenting applications for research funding
Planning and organising research meetings, seminars and conferences
Supervising, where appropriate, postdoctoral research assistants
Supervising postgraduate, Masters and doctoral students
Actively contributing to University/College/School research strategy
Contributing to international and national research developments
Providing leadership in strategic planning of research, teaching and administration at all levels within and beyond the School, including the identification of new initiatives.
Providing leadership in designing programmes and courses, and in delivering teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students
Undertaking assessment and delivering feedback to undergraduate and postgraduate students
Participating in University/College/School planning
Organising knowledge exchange and outreach activities as appropriate

Decision Making
Decisions on research methodology and submission of grant applications
Decisions on placement of research output
Decisions on programme/course content and teaching and assessment methods
Decisions on short-term and longer-term research objectives for postgraduate students
Mentoring of new research and/or teaching staff
Contributing to University/College/School decision-making on research and teaching
Prioritising workload in accordance with agreed School/College strategy.
Taking responsibility for organisation of resources, as appropriate.

Internal/External Relationships
Internal
Head of Subject, Head of School, Head of College and University officers to ensure that strategic objectives are met
Academic colleagues for information exchange to facilitate effective research and teaching.
Research students/postdoctoral researchers to oversee and advise on research
Undergraduate and postgraduate students to optimise their learning
Administrative staff for exchange of information relating to delivery of research and teaching

External
Key researchers in the field
Key practitioners
Relevant governmental and non-governmental organisations
Research Councils, charitable bodies and other external sources of research funding
General public/media

Problem Solving
World-class research is a key aspect of this post, including solving research problems at the forefront of the field and the development of new ideas, methods and research projects
Resolving issues regarding research funding
Resolving issues arising in pursuit of research objectives
Assisting research students to resolve problems regarding their research
Assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students to resolve problems regarding their studies
Resolving issues arising in performance of administrative functions
Proposing, imaginatively, strategies and negotiating alternative arrangements in response to strategic challenges in research, teaching and service

Standard Terms & Conditions

The salary will be on the Research and Teaching Grade, level 9, £49,230 – £55,389 per annum.

The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.

All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.
Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

The successful applicant of this post will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide for you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career.

Information on the programme can be found on our website at:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources/all/pay/ecdp/policy/

New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.

The University has been awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award.

Vacancy reference: 013567, closing date: 3 July 2016
Application online: http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/jobs/vacancies/