Senior Lecturer (Academic Quality)
0.8 Full‑Time Equivalent, Fixed Term Contract (two years). Location: Nottingham, with occasional travel. Salary: £44,746 to £56,535.
Job Purpose
* Deliver a first‑class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities.
* Have experience of developing an excellent academic experience: from teaching methods to the VLE and everything in between.
* Lead and undertake curriculum development and review, professional practice, enterprise activity, research and other forms of scholarly activity.
* Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday entitlement (35/30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days).
* Hybrid working (dependent on business needs).
* Training & development support opportunities.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Discounted gym membership for our on‑site gym.
* Range of staff discounts with major retailers.
Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees, our behavioural‑based interview question bank, and our employee handbook.
Research and Knowledge Exchange
* Conduct effective research and scholarly activity, generate income and align own research with teaching and learning to generate excellent student outcomes.
* Collaborate and engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.
* Engage in effective doctoral supervision and develop early career research.
* Contribute significantly to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer‑reviewed (non‑conference) outputs.
* Embed research within the curriculum and contribute to research impact and student outcomes.
* Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture.
* Undertake collaborative research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.
* Significantly contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies.
Learning, Teaching & Scholarship
* Ensure excellent academic quality across all provision.
* Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer‑reviewed pedagogical outputs.
* Make significant contribution to curriculum and programme planning, design, and development including use of innovative digital technology to enhance learning.
* Regularly engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes.
Leadership And Academic Citizenship
* Significant participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the College using relevant data and metrics.
* Impactful development of others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD.
* Lead income generation initiatives.
* Foster a culture of inclusion, making a significant contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning.
Other
* Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences).
* Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the College.
* Act as a valued commentator or contributor to media.
* Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g. the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
* Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
For Roles With Line Management Responsibilities
* Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and wellbeing.
Person Specification
* Education, Qualifications & Training
* Good first degree.
* Doctoral level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience in field.
* Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow by Advance HE or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years.
* Knowledge & Experience
* Expert knowledge and research in academic quality.
* Track record of delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners achieving excellent outcomes.
* Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high‑quality research and scholarship.
* Significant contribution to research active communities.
* Proven track record in delivering excellent student/customer experience.
* Active contribution to subject association, learning society or professional body.
* Skills
* Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills.
* Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools.
* Highly effective customer service skills.
* Special Requirements
* Willingness and ability to work in off‑site locations and across all University campuses, as required.
* Willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days.
* Will be required to deliver a micro‑teach as part of the interview.
Behavioural Indicators
* Delivering Excellent Service.
* Engaging with the Wider Context.
* Working Together.
All applications must be submitted in full and online. BNU is proud to have a diverse community and is committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace; we particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented in our workforce, including people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in senior roles.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We will discuss reasonable adjustments that enable you to perform to the best of your abilities. Please reach out to Prof Lisa Wyld (Lisa.Wyld@bnu.ac.uk) for any specific needs.
Interview/shortlisting chairs will complete relevant e‑learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
Closing Date: 23rd February 2026. Interview Date: Week beginning 9th March 2026.
Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required. The successful applicant will give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.
If you are successful in securing an interview, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and will give you the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
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