Senior Lecturer in Education

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.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

Following growth in our post-graduate Education courses, we are seeking an experienced academic to lead a new programme aimed at the international market. The key duties will be to manage the course and module portfolio, develop avenues of international student recruitment, and ensure an effective delivery of modules leading to high standards of student pass rates and progression to professional roles. As well as having subject matter expertise relevant to teaching on an MA in Education, knowledge and understanding of working with international students, including pastoral, academic support and compliance is essential. While the main remit of this role is the international programme you may be asked to teach across other Education programmes as part of the wider academic team.

As an SL, your remit includes upholding high standards of research-informed teaching, developing digitally enabled education, and enhancing employability and career progression for students. You will foster industry links, secure external funding, and enhance your research profile as a key contribution to REF.

Join us to drive excellence in education and research, and to make a significant impact on our academic community.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependant 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.

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 Dr Ciarán O’Keeffe ciaran.okeeffe@bnu.ac.uk or Dr Kevin Campbell-Karn kevin.campbell-karn@bnu.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. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Closing Date: 27 February 2025

Interview Date: 6 March 2025

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.

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