Senior Lecturer

We are looking to recruit a full-time Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research) within the Department of Postgraduate Taught and Professional Learning to lead our flagship Master’s in Professional Education (MEd) programme. Our Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma programmes have continued growth and provide pathways to the Masters of Education (MEd) programme.

Duration of Post

Substantive

We are seeking to appoint a positive, creative, and collegial, Senior Lecturer within the department of Postgraduate Taught and Professional Learning. With a passion for a high-quality student experience, you will be motivated to contribute to a culture of research-enhanced teaching within the department and the School. As a researcher-practitioner, you will undertake and share high-quality research in line with the School’s Research Strategy and Aberdeen 2040, working with others to enhance the School of Education’s research reputation, generating new knowledge to make a difference by raising the future and current educators’ critical awareness and improving children’s education and experiences. 

Being positive, creative, and collegial by disposition, you will be passionate about education, teaching, and research, and be committed to your own, and others’ learning. An enthusiastic educator with expertise in Masters level learning, you will have a good understanding of the wider context and policy area of education. 

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 8, £54,949 – £61,823 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience. 

Informal enquiries should be made to Charlaine Simpson, Head of Postgraduate and Professional Learning, e-mail:  [email protected]  

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lauren Storey, HR Adviser (e-mail: [email protected]) for further information. 

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs  

Job Reference Number:  EDU125AX 

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 14 October 2022 

The School of Education embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.