Applications are invited for a Readership in the Faculty of Education. The position offers an outstanding opportunity for an innovative, research-active educator to join a leading national and international centre for educational research, teacher development, and the study of education.
The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the Faculty of Education's teaching and research relating to school and teacher development in one or more of the following areas: educational leadership and school improvement, inclusive and special education, pedagogical innovation, teacher education and development.
The Faculty of Education is committed to the highest standards of research and teaching and is a significant contributor to the improvement of educational policy and practice in partnership with schools and other educational agencies both in the UK and internationally.
The post is available to be filled as soon as possible and preferably before October 2007. The pensionable stipend for a Readership is currently £49,116 a year.
Informal enquiries can be addressed to the Head of Faculty, Mike Younger, or to Professor Kenneth Ruthven.
Further particulars, including criteria for recruitment at the level of Reader, and details of the application process may be obtained from the Faculty of Education, 184 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2PQ (tel. 01223 767600, e-mail pam26@cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is 16 February 2007.
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.