Professor/ Reader of Teacher Education

Research

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

As Professor/Reader of Teacher Education you will support the Faculty of Education in its ambitious plans for research-informed teaching and building a vibrant and inclusive research environment in the Faculty.

Playing a central role in shaping and helping to deliver research, impact and knowledge exchange strategies, you will have a well- established track record of research excellence in the discipline of education, and have expertise in:

• Research in education (and potentially also in one or more of its cognate disciplines), with demonstrable relevance for leading research strategies in (for example but not exclusively) - pedagogy, curriculum, teacher education policy, school intervention and improvement
• Supporting bid writing (with some track record of success in securing significant funding)

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Jane Moore, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Dean of Education at [email protected]

About You

Alongside your profile of teaching and research excellence in the field of Education, you will have a successful track record of significant income generation and PhD supervision. An enthusiastic, innovative and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will lead and inspire school partners in research collaborations and mentor developing researchers.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

To be successful you will further enrich our student’s experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and extensive experience of professional practice. In return, you will join a forward thinking and dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of curriculum development within Teacher Education.

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.