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Vacancies in the University

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and has a policy on arrangements for part-time work.

UNIVERSITY OFFICES

Applications are invited for the following University office:

Assistant Director of Studies in International Relations in the Centre of International Studies

Assistant Director of Studies in International Relations, to take up appointment on 1 October 2000, mainly to teach and supervise dissertations for the M.Phil. in International Relations and the M.Phil. in European Studies courses in the area of European Politics and Integration.

The appointment will be for five years with the possibility of reappointment for periods not exceeding five years at a time, or, when appropriate, to the retiring age. The pensionable scale of stipends for an Assistant Director of Studies in International Relations is £20,811 a year, rising by eleven annual increments to £32,095.

Further particulars may be obtained by writing to the Secretary of the Appointments Committee in International Relations, Centre of International Studies, Fitzwillam House, 32 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QY, or by contacting Mrs A. F. Kemp (tel. 01223 741318, fax 01223 741313, e-mail afk21@cam.ac.uk). Applications (ten copies) giving details of qualifications, experience, and specific areas of teaching offered, together with a curriculum vitae and the names of up to three referees, should be received by 17 March 2000. Candidates should ask referees to write directly to the Secretary on their behalf.

OTHER POSTS

Computer Associate, Grade III, in the Institute of Criminology

The Institute of Criminology is seeking to appoint a Computer Associate to provide a range of services, including user support to staff and students, hardware/software installation, troubleshooting, day-to-day running and maintenance (including maintenance of a small network), and training and development. Support to the Radzinowicz Library of Criminology will also be required. Experience of working with users (on both PC and Macintosh), and of problem solving and practical troubleshooting, networks, internet usage, and common software is highly desirable. Experience of data analysis software, library software, and TCP/IP services, or a basic understanding of UNIX, would also be helpful.

The salary will be in the range £18,915 to £24,479 a year, depending on age and experience. The limit of tenure of this post is one year, although further funding will be sought.

For further details and an application form, please contact Mrs L. Whitebread, Institute Administrator, Institute of Criminology, 7 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DT (tel. 01223 335370). The closing date for applications is Friday, 10 March 2000.

Posts in the Disability Resource Centre (Registry Division)

Following a recent successful bid to HEFCE for project funding, a Disability Resource Centre is being established in the University, located in central Cambridge, under the management of the University Disability Adviser. Applications are invited for the following project staff roles:

Part-time Dyslexia Support Co-ordinator

The role of the post-holder will be to develop and run a system of specialist support for students with dyslexia. Key responsibilities will include developing a pre-screening service, developing a system of referral for dyslexia assessments, developing and running on-course study skills support, researching and recommending technical aids and equipment, and raising awareness of dyslexia issues by contributing to staff development. Experience of providing learning support for adults with dyslexia is essential; knowledge of the higher education environment would be advantageous. The post will be 0.5 fte.

Part-time Disability Awareness Training Co-ordinator

The role of the post-holder will be to build on the existing programme of disability awareness training to include a wider range of staff, and to include students. With the other members of the team the post-holder will also develop the University's disability-related website material to facilitate individual engagement with disability issues. Understanding of the issues around disability is essential. Experience of organizing and/or delivering training would be advantageous. The post will be 0.4 fte.

In each case, appointment will be for three years in the first instance. The salary will be in the range £16,286 to £18,915, pro rata (equivalent to Administrative Officer, Grade III).

For further information and application forms, please contact Jane McLarty, University Disability Adviser, Bridget's, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1QF (tel. 01223 332301, e-mail jdm35@cam.ac.uk). The closing date for the return of completed application forms is Monday, 28 February 2000. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 8 March 2000.


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Cambridge University Reporter, 16 February 2000
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