Professor or Associate Professor of Education

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint a Professor of Education (0.6FTE) or Associate Professor of Education (FT) as a fixed term post until the 31st December 2026. The post holder will be expected to contribute to teaching and research and, as a senior appointment, to help support the research culture of the Department of Education and Childhood Studies.  We have a wide range of multidisciplinary research interests, and staff in all phases of their academic careers, but with a consistent commitment to bridging the space between research and practice, an example of which can be seen in our Centre for Research Into Practice. 

The post holder would be expected to contribute to our diverse teaching portfolio, as appropriate to their skills and expertise. They would also be expected to: supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student dissertations, act as personal tutor, and supervise doctoral students. We welcome application for people from any discipline of education, although we would especially welcome applicants with interests in digital education and/or learning technologies.

The post holder will be expected to have a doctoral degree in Education or an aligned subject, and a recognised teaching qualification such as Fellowship (or Senior Fellowship) in the HEA. The postholder should also have a record of successful supervision of undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral students.

Candidates should have a sustained and distinguished record of research and publication, for the Professorial post this should be world leading or internationally excellent. This must align with and enhance research in the Department of Education and Childhood studies. The post holder would be expected to have significant experience of leading or collaborating in funded research projects, both as an individual and as a member of a research team.

ACADEMIC CAREER PATHWAY

The pathway for this post is Research. The Academic Career Pathways (ACP) scheme is designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded. For further information, please see our ACP webpage.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please specify in your application if you are applying for AP or Professor role
• Submit 2 publications you would like the panel to consider.
• Deadline 8th April.
• Shortlisting 11th April.
• Interview 22nd April.

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