Lecturer in Higher Education (Maternity Cover)

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

The University offers an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Surrey Institute of Education (SIoE) as a Lecturer in Higher Education. (This is a fixed term contract up to January 2026).

SIoE is research-led and evidence-based and gives direction to the enhancement of teaching and learning across disciplines by providing academic leadership for the continued development of excellence in academic practice. 

SIoE offers certificated programmes and academic development opportunities to assist Faculties in implementing the strategic priorities set out in the University's Strategy. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to all areas of provision from our PhD programme, MA in Higher Education PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education and a range of CPD events, as well as mentor candidates on our Advance HE CPD accreditation framework to help them achieve FHEA or SFHEA.

The successful candidate will have experience of supporting colleagues at various stages in their professional development as teachers.

About you

The successful candidate should have Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA), a sound knowledge of theory and practice in higher education, previous experience in supporting staff in developing their teacher. A PhD in an appropriate subject will be desirable.

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and cover letter on the university website.

For further details please contactL

Anesa Hosein, Head of Educational Development and Research, a.hosein@surrey.ac.uk

The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on Volume and Calibre of applications. 

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'Apply' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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