Lecturer - Centre for Leadership, Education Effectiveness & Policy (LEEP)

In line with its ambition to be a world-leading centre for research and teaching, this flourishing School is seeking to appoint a new research active Lecturer whose research interests align with the work our Leadership Educational Effectiveness and Policy (LEEP) research centre.

Applications are invited from those who have a successful track record of research and publication in at least one of the areas of leadership, educational improvement, effectiveness and education policy, and who possess ambitions in line with those of the School. You will have a PhD (or equivalent), experience in Education or in a related discipline, and relevant post-graduate teaching or lecturing experience.

You will be expected to teach across a range of courses reflecting your academic interests and experience, and to participate fully in the research activities of the School.

You will be an integral member of the LEEP research centre and therefore need to be a team player as well as capable of leading your own research agenda. You will be able to demonstrate that you are ready for the 2021 REF submission through a publication record and research trajectory that demonstrates high quality. There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and expertise through staff development courses and events.

For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact the Head of School, Professor Martin Dyke on 023 8059 5563 or email mcd@southampton.ac.uk. Or Head of Centre Professor Tony Kelly A.Kelly@soton.ac.uk

The University of Southampton is an exciting and supportive place to work. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages, an excellent pension scheme and generous holiday allowance. There is also access to excellent sport and leisure facilities and the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly and professional environment. The University's Reward Project enables us to develop, promote and retain academic talent to support career progression.

Interviews will be held in November.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1149419CJ-R on all correspondence.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.