Job Description

Lead Research Excellence, Drive Teaching Innovation - Join Us as an Academic Developer Research Lead at the University of Law

The Academic Development team at the University of Law is a central hub of educational experts committed to supporting colleagues to deliver engaging research-informed teaching and outstanding student learning experiences.


As our

Academic Developer Research Lead

, you will lead the strategic planning and operational delivery of research development initiatives within the institution. This role focuses on supporting academic colleagues in building research capacity, securing funding, and integrating research-informed teaching practices across programmes.


This is an exciting role, which plays a pivotal role in fostering a research and scholarship environment, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and external regulatory standards.


Please note: this is a permanent, homeworking position.

As

Academic Developer Research Lead

at The University of Law, you will be:


Contributing to development and implementation of the University's research and scholarship strategy Providing support and training to colleagues engaged in discipline-based and educational research Partnering with academic colleagues to support research funding applications Providing support for scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and student-staff partnership projects Collating research outputs to support any future REF submission and ensuring compliance with relevant mandates Remaining updated on key topics and discussions in the wider Higher Education (HE) research and academic development landscape.

We are looking for individuals who are/have:

Proven experience in research development or academic research management within higher education, with experience of leading and supporting others to carry out SoTL and student-staff partnership projects Strong understanding of research processes, methodologies, and funding landscapes Self-motivated and proactive, with a commitment to continuous improvement. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Experience of teaching in higher education and supervising educational research projects

For further information and an informal chat about our roles and working at The University of Law, please contact Richard Bale richard.bale@law.ac.uk or the Talent Team talentacquisition@law.ac.uk

About Us & Benefits

On top of a

salary of

58,500 - 63,500

, we provide a generous

annual leave entitlement of

35 days

, and there's a rewards package that includes:


Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance Contributory Pension Scheme Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount) Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Our Approach

At The University of Law, you will work alongside other like-minded professionals who are passionate about driving innovation in higher education and delivering successful outcomes for our students

Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible Working:


We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.


We're also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team via talentacquisition@law.ac.uk


The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

Please note

we are not a licenced sponsor.


Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.

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