De Montfort University is seeking applicants for a fixed term maternity cover position, from 6 March 2013 – 5 July 2013 in Photographic History, for teaching on the MA Photographic History and Practice. The candidate will be responsible for teaching on Theory and Photography module and Research Methods in Photographic History as well as providing student support on dissertation writing through May and June.
The MA Photographic History and Practice is an innovative, high-quality masters' programme with an international cohort. The candidate will be responsible to the Acting Programme Leader of the MA, and will contribute to all aspects of the MA, including grading, supervision, teaching, museum visits and programme management. The candidate will receive support from all members of the Photographic History research Centre (PHRC), and will contribute to PHRC activities like seminars and conferences.
The PHRC is a highly interdisciplinary research centre, with excellent links to national and international universities and cultural industry partners. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as well as individually, promoting the field of photographic history.
De Montfort University, rated as one of the top ten creative universities in the UK, has a growing reputation as a world leader in photographic history. It works with a wide network of major museums, archives and libraries internationally. Its excellent research library in photography and photographic history supports both research and teaching and it hosts a growing number of digital resources for photographic history.
For information about the MA Photographic History and Practice, please contact Dr Kelley Wilder, MA Programme Leader: kwilder@dmu.ac.uk.
De Montfort University Faculty Of Art, Design And Humanities,School of Media and Communication
Full time, Temporary, fixed term maternity cover, 6 March 2013 – 5 July 2013
Grade G: Salary Range £35,244 -£44,607
Please quote reference: 7645
Closing Date: 03 February 2013
Interview Date: 15 February 2013
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