Lecturer in Education Studies

Job title:

Lecturer in Education Studies

Company

De Montfort University

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a Lecturer on a permanent 1.0 FTE contract to join our Education Studies academic team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, experienced and research-active team.De Montfort University (DMU) is a vibrant, ambitious institution committed to providing an outstanding education and transformative student experience. Located in the heart of Leicester, we are dedicated to empowering our diverse student community, ensuring that education is inclusive, future-focused, and deeply connected to the needs of society and industry.Faculty / DirectorateThe Faculty of Health and Life Sciences comprises of four specialist schools – Leicester School of Allied Health Sciences, The School of Applied Social Sciences, The School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Leicester School of Pharmacy. The Faculty has a long tradition of providing high quality education and development to professionals who make a significant difference to lives, health, wellbeing, communities and society. The dedicated facilities are designed to replicate current practice and feature industry-standard equipment, enabling staff and students to undertake life changing projects to improve health and social care.RoleYou will be joining the Division of Education, and a dedicated and experienced team who teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are seeking a self-motivated individual to teach across our Education Studies BA programme. This role will also include administrative duties associated with teaching, as well as supporting students academically and pastorally. An ability to contribute positively to the Division and School research profile is also desirable.Ideal CandidateYou should have an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Education or a cognate discipline. You will have proven experience of successful and supportive teaching in a higher education institution or allied field.You will also have experience of providing appropriate pastoral care and support to students from diverse backgrounds and with differing levels of need. We are especially interested in recruiting a colleague with one or more of the following subject specialisms: creativity in education, gender in education, and contemporary issues in education, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. An understanding for evidence-based teaching and learning is necessary.For further information please contact Talitha Bird, Associate Professor, and Head of Division for Education via email . For full details about this post please view the job description and person specification, if this role interests you, please click apply and we look forward to meeting you.Closing date: 09 April 2025£39,355 to £42,882. Grade F

Expected salary

£39355 – 42882 per year

Location

Leicester

Job date

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:04:06 GMT

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