Professor of Education
Bath Spa University
Bath and North East Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 November 2017
Job overview
Academic Unit/Department: Institute for Education
Location: Newton Park
Line Manager: Dean of Institute for Education
Ref: 09/17/2504
About Us
At Bath Spa University we work with one clear vision: to be a leading university in creativity, culture and enterprise. Based in a World Heritage city in the UK, we’re connected to a vast network of international partners ensuring that our students are socially engaged global citizens.
We are looking for a world-class academic to join us in the Institute for Education, to help us build and consolidate our global reputation for research both through independent research and the creation of innovative collaborative research projects with overseas institutions. Sparky, intelligent, and committed, with a flair for communication and relationship building, you will work within the research strategy of the School while enhancing teaching and learning at all levels. The Institute is a place where students, teachers, governors, researchers, support staff and everyone interested in education can come together in a community of research and practice.
To succeed in this key role, you will bring an internationally recognised record of publication, performance or practice together with a history of success in attracting significant external funding for your work. Skilled in establishing and leading research teams, you will have a real curiosity about learning. Your passion for research will enable you to transform futures for children and young people. Applicants with specialisms in the field of Race or Gender would be particularly welcome to apply.
To find out more about the Institute for Education please visit: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/education/
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Dr Kate Reynolds, Dean of Institute for Education on k.reynolds@bathspa.ac.uk
How to apply
For further information or to apply on-line please visit jobs.bathspa.ac.uk . Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed. Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.'
Closing Date: 12 midnight, 2 November 2017
We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff. These include a nursery, childcare vouchers, pension scheme, flexible working practices, an employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies
We would particularly welcome applications from BME and female candidates as we are currently under-represented at this level
About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University offers pre-degree study, undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of programmes. The University is linked with over 50 institutions in Europe, Asia, the USA and Africa.
Bath Spa University is a teaching-led university with an emphasis on teaching of the highest quality. In each of our Schools of study there are programmes with outstanding results in sector-wide quality assurance processes. The University has achieved exceptionally high rankings in national newspaper league tables. Its popularity is growing each year, and in the past five years it has achieved a 40% increase in undergraduate applications.
With around 5,500 students the University is small enough for students to benefit from a supportive and friendly study environment, but large enough to provide excellent facilities and resources. Its campuses are superb.
Bath Spa is one of the first major 'teaching-led' universities. This means that we place the highest possible emphasis on teaching quality, and we put the student at the very centre of our activities.
Our aim is to offer students a university experience that is distinctive, challenging and fulfilling, and that allows them to embark on their future careers with confidence and success. I hope that what we offer matches your needs and ambitions.
Mission:
Our mission is to be an outstanding and distinctive university that provides degree courses of the highest quality, informed by a culture of scholarship, expertise and teaching excellence.
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