Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - In Early Childhood Studies (China)

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join our collaborative, creative team on our Early Childhood Studies awards and on our flagship Pre-School Education (China) programme taught at Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology (HUHST), Hunan Province, China. These programmes, located at Bath Spa University and in China, provide students with a broad and balanced understanding of issues in early childhood and education.

You will join a vibrant academic community to design, develop and deliver engaging learning and teaching opportunities, and to engage in research and scholarly activity. We will support you in developing your teaching, research and publication profile, enabling you to build internal and external networks and seek access to external funding.

About you (requirements)

You will be someone who shares our values and commitment to social justice, student-centred teaching and learning, and providing an excellent student experience. You will have had experience of working with diverse communities of learners and have a clear commitment to teaching in China. You will be an excellent teacher with demonstrable interest in pedagogic innovation, international higher education and will have extensive knowledge and experience in early childhood studies in the UK. You will also have experience in teaching academic study skills in international contexts. If you enjoy working collaboratively and flexibly and being open to new ideas and challenges, this is an exciting role.

About us

At Bath Spa University we work with one clear vision: to be a leading university in creativity, culture and enterprise. Based in a World Heritage city in the UK, we’re connected to a vast network of international partners ensuring that our students are socially engaged global citizens. By blending digital technologies, international perspectives and work-orientated connections with our inspirational teaching, we’re set to transform the lives of our students every day.

The School of Education is a place where students, teachers, practitioners and academics come together in a community of research and practice. Through our range of diverse and innovative programmes and research centres we aim to create a community for education professionals working towards inclusive and just education processes and a belief that education can contribute to a fairer society.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Viki Bennett Kane or Dr Rebecca Digby, Programme Leaders in Early Childhood and Education Studies on [email protected]  or [email protected]

How to apply

For further information or to apply on-line please visit Bath Spa University   jobs page. Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed.  Any queries regarding the application process should be emailed to [email protected] .

We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff.  These include a nursery, pension scheme, flexible working practices, an employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community