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Academic Developer - Professional Practice Lead

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The University of Law

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United Kingdom

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59500.00 - 64500.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This role is central to the strategic direction and implementation of the academic development programme to foster teaching excellence, inclusive practices, and colleague engagement in continuing professional development (CPD).

Job Responsibility:

  • Leading the Advance HE Fellowship scheme
  • Developing a Teaching Toolkit (a set of resources for colleagues across the University)
  • Develop and lead the University’s academic colleague development strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and external regulatory requirements
  • Establish frameworks for academic coaching and professional development that promote excellence in teaching and learning practices
  • Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of CPD programmes with the Director of Academic Development and Research and the Head of Organisational Development, including workshops, seminars, and resources tailored to academic colleagues’ needs
  • Co-lead organisation of events, such as the annual Festival of Learning and Teaching
  • Collaborate with the Academic Developer - Inclusive Practice Lead to embed inclusivity and innovative teaching methodologies into programme designs

Requirements:

  • Doctorate (e.g. PhD, EdD, etc.) in a relevant discipline
  • Higher education teaching qualification, e.g. PGCHE
  • Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE (SFHEA)
  • Substantial experience of academic colleagues’ development, including in credit-bearing programmes, e.g. PGCHE, MA Education
  • Experience of supporting colleagues in achieving Fellowship of AdvanceHE
  • In-depth understanding of higher education pedagogy, including inclusive and research-informed teaching practices
  • Ability to inspire and motivate academic colleagues to achieve excellence
  • Reflective practitioner
What we offer:
  • A generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days (pro rata)
  • Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Expiration:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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