Professor

Full Time (37 hrs per week) – Permanent – High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Research and knowledge exchange are among our key priorities here at BNU. As such, as part of our inclusive research and knowledge exchange strategy, we are looking to recruit an exceptional researchers. We want candidates who understand participatory and liberatory research, who have social impact at the heart of their practice and who centre lived experience in everything they do. We want a Professor who can build an inclusive research culture that attracts and develops researchers from underrepresented groups in academia, building a community committed to improving lives. We think differently at BNU and we want professors who do the same.

We want you to make this role. As such, we would like to hear from outstanding researchers with any area of expertise relevant to what we do at BNU, as long as that expertise has Inclusivity at its heart. However, we also encourage applications from excellent researchers in one of our College’s priority areas:

• College of Health and Society: Health, Wellbeing, and Social Justice
• College of Leadership and Innovation: Sustainable Aviation or Human Factors in Aviation
• College of Creative Arts, Technology, and Engineering: Automation & Robotics

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Professor Jermaine M Ravalier (Pro-Vice Chancellor, Academic) on: professor.recruitment@bucks.ac.uk

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to professor.recruitment@bucks.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: Friday 31 October 2025

Interview Date: week beginning 1 December 2025

Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS.Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.

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