Job Summary Table of Education Research Director Position

Job Description Summary

An exceptional opportunity for a senior academic to lead the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality (CRED) at Leeds Beckett University’s Carnegie School of Education, focusing on transformative research and educational practice in race equality and decolonial approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop CRED’s research excellence program while maintaining strong connections with practitioners in schools, colleges, and community groups
• Drive the School’s REF preparation and submission through academic leadership
• Generate sustained research output and secure research funding
• Supervise doctoral students and deliver teaching across various levels
• Build and maintain partnerships with education professionals across sectors
• Lead initiatives to decolonize curricula and develop anti-racist practices
• Foster international collaborations to advance knowledge in race and racism in education

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary at Grade 11 level
• Generous pension schemes
• Excellent holiday entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reduced study fees
• Subsidized fitness facilities
• Professional development opportunities
• Research support and resources

Company Overview

Leeds Beckett University’s Carnegie School of Education is committed to transforming lives through education. The school focuses on knowledge creation, enhancement, and dissemination to develop exceptional, socially aware, and responsible educational professionals.

Company Culture

The Carnegie School of Education promotes a vibrant, sustainable, equitable, diverse, and inclusive research culture. The environment encourages innovation, collaboration, and social responsibility in educational research and practice.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Research leadership development
• International collaboration prospects
• Publication and funding opportunities
• Academic mentorship roles
• Professional network expansion
• Conference participation and presentation opportunities

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The institution actively welcomes applications from all individuals, particularly encouraging black and global majority candidates who are currently underrepresented at this level of post. All appointments are merit-based within an inclusive framework.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leeds Beckett University is committed to providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates regardless of their background, ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

Remote Work Policy

This position requires on-site presence at the Leeds campus, with flexible working arrangements available within the university’s policies.

Application Process

1. Submit complete application including CV and cover letter
2. Provide two self-reviewed REF-able outputs with numerical grading
3. Include qualitative justification for grading (max 100 words)
4. Participate in interview process if shortlisted

Application Deadline

Applications close at midnight on January 20, 2025

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to make informal contact with: – Rachel C. Boyle (Dean of School): r.c.boyle@leedsbeckett.ac.uk – Anthony J. Maher (Director of Research): Anthony.maher@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

FAQs or Additional Information

For more information about CRED, visit: Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality

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