Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Islam and Education Studies

The Markfield Institute is a private higher education institution located in Markfield, Leicestershire. It conducts research, offers validated undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and delivers professional development courses.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Teaching Fellow in Islam and Education Studies. The successful candidate will play a key role in teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision, with a particular focus on Islamic perspectives on contemporary educational theory. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed academic to contribute to the intellectual development of students and to the advancement of scholarship and research at the intersection of education studies and Islamic thought.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in education studies from both Islamic and conventional perspectives and related subjects.
• Design and convene modules in areas such as Islamic educational philosophy, pedagogy, curriculum studies, and contemporary issues in education.
• Supervise postgraduate dissertations, including Master’s theses and PhD research.
• Contribute to curriculum development and programme enhancement.
• Engage in scholarly research and produce publications of an international standard.
• Participate in academic administration and institutional activities.

• Contribute to outreach, partnerships, and community engagement where appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• A PhD in Education or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Education studies and Islamic approaches to education, including classical and contemporary perspectives.
• Experience of teaching in higher education, particularly at the postgraduate level.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research, including PhD students.
• Evidence of research activity or clear potential for high-quality academic publications.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Criteria

• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCertHE or equivalent).
• Experience in curriculum design and programme development.
• Familiarity with contemporary debates in education policy, pedagogy, and ethics.
• Experience of working in diverse, multicultural academic environments.

Application Process:  Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above. Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter outlining suitability for the role, including a statement of teaching and research interests
• A full academic CV
• Contact details of two referees

Closing Date: May 15^th, 2026

For informal enquiries, please contact:  Dr Zahid Parvez

Email: zahid.parvez@mihe.ac.uk;   TEL: +44 1530 244922 Ext 304

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button above (e: zahid.parvez@mihe.ac.uk). 

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