Purpose
These one-year appointments (part- and/or full-time; likely to vary from year to year) are intended for scholars who have recently completed the PhD and wish to acquire experience in teaching, administration and pastoral care as further preparation for a career in higher education. Fellows will act as full members of the department, with allocation of office space, clerical support, postal, telephone, photocopying, and other resources as appropriate, commensurate with those provided for permanent academic staff. Fellows will be eligible to apply for research funding and staff development programmes within the discipline and the University.
Although the primary purpose is to provide a framework for the acquisition of a range of teaching skills to enhance fellows’ prospects of gaining academic employment, fellows may also receive advice and support on the development of their postdoctoral research profiles if they wish.
Appointment process and timetable
Fellowships will normally be advertised in May and interviews held in June, for appointments beginning 1 October.
Teaching responsibilities Teaching area(s) will be determined according to Music's needs for the year in question, but will normally include one or more of the following:
In addition to course delivery, responsibilities include the preparation of marksheets and participation in quality assurance and course review procedures (eg distribution and synthesis of student evaluation questionnaires, preparation of final course reports).
Other responsibilities
Other responsibilities will include:
Previous postholders
2005/6: Dr Helen Deeming, Dr Anna McCready
2006/7: Dr Antonio Cascelli, Dr Stephen Rice
2007/8: Dr David Bretherton, Dr John Habron, Dr Laura Watson
2008/9: Dr John Habron