The School of Social Sciences is currently seeking to recruit a Lecturer in Education. The post represent an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a well-established Education team who are part of a multi-disciplinary school. The School brings together academics in Criminology, Education, International Relations, Philosophy, Politics and Sociology to deliver single and combined honours degree courses, pioneering taught postgraduate programmes and postgraduate supervision with world leading researchers.
The successful candidates will have a PhD in Education, or equivalent qualification, and relevant proven experience of undergraduate teaching, assessment and supervision, with clear evidence of ability and willingness to teach at postgraduate level and contribute to the delivery of online programmes. They will be expected to demonstrate excellent teaching abilities, and relevant administrative skills, and be able to demonstrate the ability to make a strong contribution to research or scholarship activity. We are open to all specialisms in Education, but would particularly welcome applications from those working in international education, early years, and / or education technology.
The post-holders will be responsible for supporting the delivery and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, including our on-line degree programmes. They will also contribute to support and supervision for our Professional Doctorate and PhD cohorts. The post-holders will be expected to make a significant contribution to the range of existing Education modules as well as developing and delivering teaching that reflects their own research specialism(s). The post-holders will be expected to make a contribution to Education research and inter-disciplinary research across the School; or, if applying under the E and S job family, to make a strong contribution to educational scholarship and development in the discipline of Education, and, in time, to contribute actively to the general academic culture of the subject, School and Faculty.
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
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Informal enquiries may be made in confidence to Professor Mark Featherstone: m.a.featherstone@keele.ac.uk and / or Director of Education MA Programmes Dr Aneta Hayes: a.m.hayes@keele.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: 28th July 2025
Interviews are planned to be held on: Date to be confirmed
Post reference: KU00004638
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