Assistant Professor in Education (EDU_01)
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Job Number:
24002274)
School of Education
Grade:
8 - £46,485 - £55,295 per annum
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time
Contracted Hours per Week:
35
Closing Date:
28-Feb-2025, 11:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Not Applicable.
Working at Durham University
A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK’s leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it’s also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. The Department
The School of Education at Durham University is one of the best in the country and beyond. The School represents an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. The Vacancy
The School invites applications from Educationalists with a research focus in either Digital Literacy and Pedagogies, or Wellbeing, Mental Health & Resilience. The successful candidate will have a research profile that can contribute to the activity of either of these emerging new clusters in the school. Key Responsibilities To pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour. To develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement. To play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development. Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity. Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department. To deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment. To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department. To contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhance the Department’s commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture. Carry out other duties as specified by the Head of Department. Person Specification Candidates will have completed their PhD (or be close to completion) and should outline their experience, skills and achievements to date, which demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria. Essential Research Criteria Qualifications – a good first degree and a PhD (or close to completion at the time of application) in Education or a related subject. Outputs – evidence of high-quality outputs, some of which is recognised as internationally excellent or world-class. Personal Research Plan – evidence of a personal research plan which supports and enhances the School of Education's research strategy. Essential Education Criteria Quality – evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging teaching. Innovation – experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate your contribution to new programme development and innovation in the design and delivery of high-quality teaching and assessment of learning. Strategic – evidence of strategic teaching development or achievements that demonstrate the potential to engage in the design of excellent teaching programmes which are research informed and led. Desirable Criteria Qualification – candidates to hold or have the ability to attain the rank of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Research Leadership – experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate experience of, or the potential to, contribute to the leadership of research groups and mentoring of early career researchers. PhD Supervision – involvement in the provision of excellent supervision for PhD students. Research Impact – evidence of or the potential to demonstrate the impact of the Candidate’s research beyond their institution. Income Generation – evidence of engagement in the development of successful research projects and quality research grant proposals. How To Apply All applicants are asked to submit: A CV A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above. Personal research plan of no more than 500 words which outlines short and longer term plans and aspirations as well as any funding ideas. Four of your most significant pieces of written work.
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(
Job Number:
24002274)
School of Education
Grade:
8 - £46,485 - £55,295 per annum
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time
Contracted Hours per Week:
35
Closing Date:
28-Feb-2025, 11:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Not Applicable.
Working at Durham University
A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK’s leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it’s also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. The Department
The School of Education at Durham University is one of the best in the country and beyond. The School represents an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. The Vacancy
The School invites applications from Educationalists with a research focus in either Digital Literacy and Pedagogies, or Wellbeing, Mental Health & Resilience. The successful candidate will have a research profile that can contribute to the activity of either of these emerging new clusters in the school. Key Responsibilities To pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour. To develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement. To play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development. Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity. Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department. To deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment. To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department. To contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhance the Department’s commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture. Carry out other duties as specified by the Head of Department. Person Specification Candidates will have completed their PhD (or be close to completion) and should outline their experience, skills and achievements to date, which demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria. Essential Research Criteria Qualifications – a good first degree and a PhD (or close to completion at the time of application) in Education or a related subject. Outputs – evidence of high-quality outputs, some of which is recognised as internationally excellent or world-class. Personal Research Plan – evidence of a personal research plan which supports and enhances the School of Education's research strategy. Essential Education Criteria Quality – evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging teaching. Innovation – experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate your contribution to new programme development and innovation in the design and delivery of high-quality teaching and assessment of learning. Strategic – evidence of strategic teaching development or achievements that demonstrate the potential to engage in the design of excellent teaching programmes which are research informed and led. Desirable Criteria Qualification – candidates to hold or have the ability to attain the rank of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Research Leadership – experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate experience of, or the potential to, contribute to the leadership of research groups and mentoring of early career researchers. PhD Supervision – involvement in the provision of excellent supervision for PhD students. Research Impact – evidence of or the potential to demonstrate the impact of the Candidate’s research beyond their institution. Income Generation – evidence of engagement in the development of successful research projects and quality research grant proposals. How To Apply All applicants are asked to submit: A CV A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above. Personal research plan of no more than 500 words which outlines short and longer term plans and aspirations as well as any funding ideas. Four of your most significant pieces of written work.
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