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Part Time: 0.5 FTE

Fixed term for 4 years

Please note that employment in the post of Graduate Teaching Assistant is contingent on the continuation of PhD study

Interview Dates: 11 & 12 May 2023

The Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individuals who can contribute to our teaching and related activities (0.5 FTE) in subject related topics whilst pursuing postgraduate research (PhD) studies.

How to apply:

Please submit an online application and detail which post you are applying for;

You are also asked to submit a short proposal for the PhD in word document format (maximum 1 page, 1000 words plus references) to Dr Hala Mansour [email protected] by the closing date. Please see the above documents section for more detailed information on the research topics for each subject area.

You will make a full contribution to the teaching of related subjects and activities across the undergraduate and possibly postgraduate levels. You may also be expected to contribute to other areas of activity in FBL. You should therefore be a highly motivated individual with a willingness and ability to teach on a wide range of subject related modules.

The successful candidate will register as a postgraduate research student (a fee waiver will be applied) in the area of related subject of studies.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

About You

Candidates will be selected for these posts on the basis of:

• Academic excellence;
• Teaching experience (or potential), matched to teaching needs;
• Research potential.

The successful candidates will have adequate knowledge of research methods and the ability to develop qualitative and/or quantitative approaches as required. The selected candidates will be expected to attend conferences and publish academic papers during their period of funding.

Evidence of English Language proficiency (IELTS 7 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any element, or equivalent) is required if your first language is not English.

Qualifications

Essential;

• Undergraduate degree (First or Upper Second-Class honours) related to the subject for which you are applying.

Desirable;

• Master’s degree in the subject for which you are applying, or in a closely related discipline.

• Professional Recognition as Advance HE Fellow (D1) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale.

Faculty/Department

FBL is working to build on the University of Northampton’s distinctive values around social impact and the location of its campus in the heart of Northampton by encouraging world quality research in areas that will have a strong local impact. As part of this initiative, the Faculty is delighted to announce a number of Graduate Teaching Assistant posts. These posts will add to the Faculty’s growing Postgraduate Research Student community, comprising both PhDs and DBAs whilst supporting the development of early career academics.

The University of Northampton is committed to research that not only generates new knowledge but is also designed to help improve people’s lives and the environment. This social impact philosophy was recognised in 2013 when we were the first university in the UK to achieve AshokaU Changemaker Campus status. The University also has a strong reputation for supporting our doctoral students which was recognised in positive feedback in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES, 2022) that saw the University ranked 3rd for progression and 7th for resources. We were ranked 4th for research culture in 2022 and 6th for supervision.

About Us

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

Equality

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/