Professor of Teacher Education (586010)

The Strathclyde Institute of Education seeks to appoint a Professor of Teacher Education. The successful candidate will contribute across undergraduate and postgraduate courses and will undertake PGR supervision. They will have an international reputation and track record of academic publications and other research and knowledge exchange activity.

The Strathclyde Institute of Education at the University of Strathclyde is the largest provider of teacher education in Scotland. In line with the Scottish Government’s priorities in terms of workforce planning, the Institute’s targets represent approximately 40% of the national recruitment target. The Institute has a long-established history of preparing teachers to work in primary and secondary classrooms across Scotland.

The Strathclyde Institute of Education is seeking to make a strategic appointment at the rank of Professor to continue developing research and teaching in the field of Teacher Education. Providing strategic direction and working with an ambitious team of colleagues, the post-holder will lead innovations in the design and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

With research interests consistent with the strategic direction of the Institute and Faculty, the postholder will have a sustained track record of published research in high-quality, peer-reviewed publications, demonstrating standards of excellence and a national and international reputation. They will have engaged in a range of knowledge exchange activities, including conference presentations and work with those beyond university settings. The postholder will be involved in sourcing potential funding opportunities and the development of proposals to secure research and knowledge exchange funding.

The successful candidate will be PhD qualified (or equivalent) and have academic experience that allows them to contribute to Initial Teacher Education and Masters-level courses in the areas of Teacher Education, and in Education Studies more broadly. They will hold an appropriate PhD/EdD. There is also an expectation that the successful candidate will have a track record of publication in Teacher Education and will contribute to the research culture within the Institute. They will have evidence of grant funding and knowledge exchange activity, and experience of supervising postgraduate research students. Applicants will also demonstrate relevant teaching experience and the ability to contribute to the REF 2029.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Claire Cassidy, Acting Head of Institute [email protected] , 0141 444 8036.

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