University Professor – Higher Education Leeds Full Time, Temporary Contract Pay rate: £39.83 – £76.84 per hour (depending on experience) I am recruiting on behalf of a prestigious Leeds based university for experienced Professors to join their academic team on a full time temporary basis. I am seeking candidates specialising in any of the following subjects: Business and Law, Health and Life Sciences, Computing and Creative Industries, Social Sciences, Education and Childhood, or Sport and Wellbeing. Key Responsibilities • Provide academic leadership within your subject area, contributing to strategic planning and programme development • Deliver high-quality teaching, supervision, and mentoring to undergraduate and postgraduate students • Lead and support research activities, including publication, grant applications, and collaborative projects • Ensure academic quality and standards are maintained across teaching, learning, and assessment • Represent the university in external academic and professional forums • Support and mentor academic colleagues, contributing to faculty development and performance management Requirements • Significant experience as a Professor or senior academic leader within higher education in your specialism • Strong track record in teaching, research, and academic leadership • Degree-level qualification with a postgraduate or professional qualification in a relevant field • Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills • Ability to inspire and develop staff and students within your subject area This is an excellent opportunity for Professors seeking a competitive hourly rate, immediate start, and the chance to make a strategic impact within a leading university. To be considered, please submit an up-to-date CV. Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy