Lecturer

We are looking for a Lecturer in Education to join the Department of Education. 

About the role

The Department has an international reputation for teaching and research that develops theory, policy and practice in relation to education internationally (www.bath.ac.uk/education). 

We offer one undergraduate programme (Education with Psychology) as well as a range of postgraduate taught programmes (full-time MA TESOL, full-time MA International Education and Globalisation, full-time Master of Research and part-time MA Education). We also have thriving postgraduate research programmes (the MPhil, PhD and Doctor of Education (EdD)). 

Students and graduates of these programmes constitute a lively world-wide network of educational professionals working across all levels of the education sector and within other governmental and non-governmental organisations. 

This role is offered fixed term contract covering maternity leave with an anticipated start date of 25/01/2025 and expected end date of 24/01/2026 or the early returner of post-holder. 

About you 

We are looking for strong teachers to contribute expertise across our range of programmes who appreciate the value of face to face, distance learning and blended learning, and who can effectively contribute to teaching in these contexts. We are particularly looking for people who have experience in teaching TESOL. 

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work.

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Further details:

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Terms and Conditions of Employment

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