The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
Any job application submitted with a curriculum vitae should be accompanied by a Cover Sheet for Employment (Form PD18) which can be downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/, or may be obtained in hard copy from the advertising Department or Faculty.
This is a key co-ordinating role, having responsibility for the management of undergraduate teaching in the Faculty of Biology (Medical/Veterinary and Natural Sciences Triposes) and oversight of the operations of the Graduate School, Degree Committee, and Appointments Committees. The post includes acting as Secretary to both Faculty and School Sub-committees, staff supervision, and assistance with strategic planning related to teaching. The role will also encompass work across the Biological Sciences and Clinical Schools. A deputizing role to the Secretary of the School is envisaged for the right applicant.
Applicants should be educated to degree level and have at least six years' relevant administrative experience, preferably in higher education. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and work to tight deadlines. The salary will be in the range of £33,779 to £42,791 a year.
Informal enquiries may be made to Alice Benton (tel. 01223 766899, e-mail amlg1@admin.cam.ac.uk). Further particulars may be obtained from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/academic/jobs/, or from the Academic Secretary, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT (tel. 01223 332261, e-mail acd.jobs@admin.cam.ac.uk). Applications consisting of a letter, a curriculum vitae, and a completed PD18 form including details of two referees (who may be consulted before interview) should be sent to the Academic Secretary by 14 September 2007.
Applications are invited for the position of Librarian in the Faculty of English. This is a key post in a leading teaching and research Faculty, and the post-holder will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient library service for undergraduates, postgraduates, senior members, research students, and visiting scholars.
Applicants must be educated to degree level, and hold a postgraduate professional library qualification. Their experience of professional library work in an academic environment should be extensive, and should include knowledge of international standards (e.g. in cataloguing), printed and electronic resources, experience of automated library systems and of other IT applications. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate experience of managing resources, both human and financial. In addition, he/she will have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. The salary will be in the range of £33,779 to £42,791 a year.
Applications, consisting of a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and a completed PD18 application form (six copies), should be addressed to the Secretary to the Appointments Committee (Librarian), Faculty of English, 9 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DP so as to reach her by noon on 24 August 2007. Interviews will be conducted in the week commencing 10 September.