Job Description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role:

This role provides strategic leadership in education within the Faculty, working closely with the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean to implement the Education Strategy and ensure alignment with ARU's ambitions. In this role you will focus on promoting excellence and innovation in teaching, fostering active, inclusive, and collaborative learning across all disciplines.



You will lead the delivery of education priorities by coordinating the development and evaluation of high-impact teaching practices and promoting academic colleagues' professional growth. Supporting our four Heads of School is also a key responsibility, helping them to translate strategy into practical, impactful actions including sustainable curriculum development and inclusive best practice.



You will contribute to university-wide initiatives as part of the Education Strategic Leadership Team. Working closely with the DVC Education, Degrees at Work and professional services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping institution-wide pedagogic innovation, raising educational standards and making a lasting impact on student learning and experience.

You will be expected to maintain a strong academic profile through teaching, research, and scholarship and will be a role model to early career researchers.



Informal enquiries can be made to Clare Bacchus, Executive Assistant to PVC & Dean Professor Catherine Lee, at clare.bacchus@aru.ac.uk



Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.



We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Job Category Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type Permanent
Employment Type Full time
Salary Other Competitive
Location Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education & Social Sciences
Ref No 3503
Closing Date 25/06/2025