Cambridge University Reporter


University of Oxford

UNIVERSITY LECTURESHIP (NON-TUTORIAL FELLOW) IN FRENCH LINGUISTICS

The University, in association with New College, proposes to appoint a University Lecturer in French Linguistics in the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages from 1 October 2006 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is associated with a Supernumerary (Non-Tutorial) Fellowship at New College. No specific specialism is stipulated, but, all other things being equal, preference may be given to candidates with interests in variation and/or change in French. Candidates should have an outstanding research reputation and a publications record of international quality which will contribute substantially to the submission of the Sub-Faculty of French at the next Research Assessment Exercise. Early career applicants should show outstanding research potential. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate excellence or potential for excellence in teaching, and will be expected to supervise and examine undergraduate and graduate students; a contribution to administration in College and Faculty will also be expected. The salary will be in the range of £24,352 to £47,078 a year (under review).

Further particulars are available to download from http://www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk/ or from Ms Margaret Pinsent, Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages, 41 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JF (tel. 01865 270755, e-mail recruitment@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is 20 September 2006.

PART-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN THE FACULTY OF HISTORY

Applications are invited for the post of part-time Research Assistant in the Faculty of History. This is a fixed-term post (at 70% FTE) for one year starting on 1 October 2006. The post will be primarily concerned with assisting Dr Kathryn Gleadle in a new research project, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, 'Childhood and political agency in late Georgian and Victorian Britain'. The post will be based primarily in Oxford, but may involve research trips throughout the country. Experience in the study of family archives and/or nineteenth-century newspapers would be an advantage. The successful candidate is likely to have research experience in either British political history or the history of childhood.

The salary will be on the scale £20,044 to £25,565 (subject to review). Further particulars may be obtained from the Administrator at the address below (tel. 01865 277253, e-mail board.admin@history.ox.ac.uk). Applications with a full curriculum vitae and summary of research interests (four typed copies), together with the names and addresses of two referees, should be sent by 26 June 2006 to the Administrator, History Faculty, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BD. Applicants should arrange for references to be sent to the Administrator by the closing date. Applications should not be made by e-mail.

POSTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Since the 1980s, the University of Oxford has been at the forefront of university fund-raising in the UK. The appointment of Dr Jon Dellandrea as the University's first Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Development and External Affairs underpins and underlines the University's commitment to greatly increasing philanthropic and associated support to enable Oxford to maintain and enhance its position as one of the great universities of the world. Sue Cunningham has recently joined Dr Dellandrea as Director of Development and now they are preparing to launch one of the most ambitious campaigns in the history of UK fundraising. The team is now building for a Campaign of Campaigns

This is an opportunity to be part of the world-class team that makes it happen. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate excellent relationship management skills, the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, drive, energy, and determination, and a passion for excellence in Higher Education.

Applications are invited for the following positions, which require different levels of skill and experience:

Head of Donor Relations - Ref: OX1
Head of Legacies and Planned Giving - Ref: OX2
Head of Annual Fund - Ref: OX3
Head of Development - Social Sciences - Ref: OX4
Head of Development - Sport - Ref: OX5
Senior Development Officers - Ref: OXSDO

For further details about any of these opportunities, please visit the Richmond Associates website at http://www.richmond-associates.com/, or contact Richmond Associates (tel. 020 8392 6654, e-mail Oxford@richmond-associates.com) quoting the appropriate reference(s). The closing date for applications is 30 June 2006.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.