Associate Professor (Research and Education)
University of Birmingham
Role SummaryThe School of Education seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in Neurodiversity with particular specialism in Dyslexia. This post will contribute across the School’s undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, including supporting the Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties (AMBDA) and MA Inclusion programmes. The successful candidate will be located in the School’s Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs (DISN). DISN is the largest education provider in disability education in the Europe, and sector leading in the field of inclusion and special needs, being the only professional development provider for all statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the UK. Central to the department is our world ranking research which has real life impact. Through conducting interdisciplinary research we continue to tackle social injustice, challenge misconceptions about disability and work to campaign vociferously to remove barriers to learning and employment.You will contribute at a senior level to teaching, research, and administration. In addition you will be expected to contribute to academic citizenship, likely to be demonstrated through generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students.Teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution to: (a) the management, development (including programme/module review) and delivery of teaching and assessment; and (b) enhancement of the student experience or employability. The role will typically also involve developing and advising others, including: (a) providing expert advice to staff and students, (b) supervising and examining PhD students, and (c) developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods. Due to the nature of our programmes, teaching will occasionally take place during evenings and weekends.Research is likely to involve an established national and international reputation through significant original research work and a clear record of impact.Management and administration is likely to include Departmental/School leadership and management activity with University wide involvement – for example through sustained high value research, knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, and public engagement or similar activities.Person Specification
Informal enquires can be made to Dr Rachel Hewett, email:To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the Apply Online button:Valuing excellence, sustaining investment
We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible workingFull time starting salary is normally in the range £56,021 to £64,914 with potential progression once in post to £84,644 – Grade: 9
£56021 – 64914 per year
Birmingham
Fri, 17 May 2024 03:43:43 GMT
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