Senior Academic Leader

2 months ago


Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom University of Hertfordshire Full time
Job Description

Role Summary

The University of Hertfordshire is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Principal Lecturer in Materials Science. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading research in the department, securing research funding awards, and publishing in peer-reviewed journal articles.

Main Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the leadership of research in the department, including securing research funding awards as Principal Investigator.
  • Develop the research environment in the department and across the University.
  • Publish in peer-reviewed journal articles and other internationally excellent or world-leading publications in education.
  • Undertake research and contribute to the development of, and supervise and teach on, doctoral programmes in Materials Science/Engineering.

Key Skills and Qualifications

  • Professional track record in Materials Science/Engineering.
  • Expertise and experience of teaching and assessing modules in Materials Science/Engineering subject areas.
  • Good interpersonal and presentation skills with proficiency in the English Language.
  • Ability to manage conflicting demands and work to deadlines.
  • First Degree and a PhD or equivalents in an appropriate area of Materials Science/Engineering or an equivalent, relevant postgraduate professional qualification, plus Fellowship of Advance HE.

Appointment Requirements

  • Applications must consist of a full CV and a synopsis, of not less than 1,000 and not more than 2,000 words of the candidate's achievements, professional standing and future plans in their chosen field of endeavour.
  • Three academic referees of appropriate standing in the field are required, who may be approached by the University prior to interview.

Appointment Panel

The Appointment Panel for the post will be constituted in such a way that if the successful candidate fulfils the University's Readership criteria, then the Panel may award a Reader title to the successful applicant.

Reader Title

The Reader title is a 4-year tenured appointment.



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