Senior Lecturer (Academic Development) - (7715)

Senior Lecturer in Academic Development

We are seeking an experienced academic developer to play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape at Manchester Met. This position requires a professional with a strong history of developing and executing strategies to improve teaching practices. The ideal candidate will be experienced in promoting academic excellence through the leadership of professional development opportunities such as the Professional Standards Framework (2023) and HE teaching qualifications and professional development workshops. With a focus on enhancing pedagogic practice, the Academic Developer will lead initiatives that support educators in delivering high-quality learning experiences. This role is about inspiring change and driving innovation in academic development. The successful applicant will be central in delivering on Manchester Met's Education strategy, will teach on our PGCert and/or MA in Higher Education, support our AdvanceHE Professional Standards recognition scheme and will work with academics, course teams, faculty education leads and a range of other stakeholders to support the development of academic practice at Manchester Met. Additionally, you will contribute to the wider work of the University Teaching Academy, including leading and contributing to projects and initiatives aligned with our Education Strategy.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health, and well-being of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief, or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

About us

• With over 4,000 staff members and around 40,000 students – including some 6,000 choosing to study for a postgraduate qualification – we are a big institution with even bigger ambitions. We are proud to be an integral part of the great city of Manchester, but in fact our impact reaches around the globe.
• We are proud to be a TEF Gold institution and are committed to providing excellent education to transform our students' lives and to delivering high-quality research with powerful, real-world impacts and benefits, as evidenced by our highly successful REF outcome: 30% of our research, across more than 740 academics, has been rated as world-leading. And 90% of our research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) and
• Now we are making a significant investment in realising our objectives to excel in education and to build upon on our research reputation. Alongside our £400m campus and University infrastructure upgrade, we are investing in people: drawing in the best talent to develop and deliver our strategic aims.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please get in touch with Orlagh McCabe Head of the University Teaching Academy, Assistant Director (LEED) o.mccabe@mmu.ac.uk

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.