Job Profiles
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Teaching English as a Foreign Language involves teaching in non-English speaking countries or teaching English to foreign students in an English speaking country. TEFL employment can be found in language schools, universities and...
Visiting Lecturer (HE)
Lecturers teach students at further or higher education institutions, usually between the ages of 18-80. Teaching usually takes place during the day between 9am and 6pm although some lecturers are also required to teach in the evenings....
Pro Vice-Chancellor
The role of Pro Vice-Chancellor is a position that carries much responsibility and weight. The Pro-vice chancellor is responsible for overseeing the academic direction of the university. The main responsibilities vary according to the...
University Teacher (HE)
University Teachers teach students at higher education institutions, usually between the ages of 18-80. Teaching usually takes place during the day between 9am and 6pm although some lecturers are also required to teach in the evenings....
Higher Education Librarian
The role of academic librarian differs from that of a public librarian in several ways. Most notably, an academic librarian has to link the university’s courses with library resources and the availability of information. University...
Undergraduate Admissions Officer
Undergraduate Admissions Officers are responsible for assisting new students. It is a post that combines clerical, administrative, and practical duties. Much time will be spent communicating with prospective students and their parents....
University Technician
University Laboratory Technicians do a lot of hard work. Their ‘behind the scenes’ role is vital, catering for the day-to-day running of a research lab, as well assisting students with research projects and maintaining and fixing...
Teacher of English Speakers of Other Languages
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is usually abbreviated to TESOL, a similar role to Teaching English as a Foreign Language, except that TESOL is usually for people who live in English-speaking countries.
Statistician
The role of a statistician involves gathering, interpreting and reporting on various types of data. The results of a statistician's research are used in decision-making, market research, and scientific research.
Senior Lecturer (HE)
Senior Lecturers teach students at further or higher education institutions, usually between the ages of 18-80. Teaching usually takes place during the day between 9am and 6pm although some lecturers are also required to teach in the...
Seminar Tutor (HE)
Seminar Tutors teach students at higher education institutions, usually between the ages of 18-80. Teaching usually takes place during the day between 9am and 6pm although some seminar tutors are also required to teach in the evenings....
Researcher (HE)
University-based researchers work in a wide range of fields in the humanities, sciences and social sciences, although the science subjects use by far the greatest number of researchers. They are usually based in one or more university...
Researcher (Privately funded or commercial company)
Private or commercially-based researchers work in a wide range of fields, including humanities, sciences and social sciences. Science subjects use by far the greatest number of researchers. They are usually based in one or more private...
Research Technician (HE)
Research Technicians work in a wide range of fields in the sciences and social sciences. They are usually based in one or more university departments and work on projects alone, or collaboratively with colleagues in the same institution...
Research Professor (HE in the UK)
Research Professors have a primary responsibility for leading the research culture in their department. They may also teach students at higher education institutions. In many cases they will do less undergraduate teaching and focus more...
Research Assistant (HE)
Research Assistants work in a wide range of different fields in the sciences and social sciences. They are usually based in one or more university departments and work on projects alone, or collaboratively with colleagues in the same...
Reader (HE)
Readers teach students at higher education institutions. Teaching usually takes place between 9am and 6pm although some Readers are also required to teach in the evenings. Readers divide them time between classroom hours and preparing...
Professor (HE in the UK)
Professors teach students aged 18+ at higher education institutions. Teaching usually takes place between 9am and 6pm although some Professors are also required to teach in the evenings. Professors divide their time between classroom...
Professor (US)
Professors in the United States teach students at public and private colleges. Teaching usually takes place during the day between 9am and 6pm although some professors are also required to teach in the evenings. Increasingly, they are...
Principal Lecturer (HE)
Principal Lecturers teach students at higher education institutions. Teaching usually takes place during the day between 9am and 6pm although some lecturers are also required to teach in the evenings. Principal lecturers divide their...
