Associate Professor in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at University of Derby

The University of Derby is appointing an Associate Professor to support its work in the field of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and post-14 education. This is an exceptional opportunity for career progression within a proactive, successful and supportive research team, at an institution that has demonstrated a long-term commitment to research and innovation. The creation of the post reflects the increasing importance of this sector in the societies, economies and policies of countries in both the developed and developing countries, and the opportunities it offers to aspiring researchers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of outstanding research, recognised at national and preferably international level, supporting the development of policy and practice in the field of TVET and post-14 education. This experience will enable them to demonstrate understanding and expertise in the theoretical and disciplinary perspectives used to explore this field, and in the methodologies and methods used to carry out research within its contexts and settings. This will enable them to lead and contribute to significant and impactful research studies and publications, as well as to support the development of early-career and emerging researchers.

Upon appointment the role title will be: Associate Professor (Research) in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Post-14 education  

The interview date for this role will be 19/04/2024

Application Process          

In order to meet the Associate Professor criteria, as evidence of your academic authority, you will need to demonstrate proven achievement against two criteria:

• Significant achievement in at least one of either
  • Research or 
  • Professional Practice or 
  • Teaching & learning

and must also demonstrate

• High level of achievement in relation to both
  • Professional Standing and 
  • Senior leadership.

You will be expected to complete a short application online for the role through the University’s recruitment process and provide the following documentation:

(i) An up to date current curriculum vitae;

(ii) A supporting covering letter outlining your suitability to the underlying role requirement, and;

(iii) The names of two employment referees (including ideally, the last line manager)

In addition, in order to meet the Associate Professorial criteria, you will need to provide:

(iv) A written statement evidencing how you meet the criteria for the award of the title of Associate Professor. 

(v) Please also include two appropriately qualified referees (of at least Associate Professor status) in relation to the Associate Professorial title.

Further information in relation to both (iv) and (v) can be found in the conferment handbook (attached).

Please note that the details provided in your application may be shared with your referees, by submitting your application you are providing your consent.

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Professor of Professional Education and Training Bill Esmond via w.esmond@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk 

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the “Apply” button.