Professor of Psychology of Education

The role The School of Education at the University of Bristol is seeking an exceptionally motivated individual to join our interdisciplinary and dynamic team at the highly prestigious University of Bristol. We are seeking to appoint a highly experienced individual as a Professor of Psychology of Education (Grade M, profile 1e). Successful candidates will join our thriving internationally renowned team of Education specialists and be immersed in our highly ranked research environment (1st in REF 2021) and outstanding teaching programmes (1st in Guardian University Guide 2024). What will you be doing? This is a Pathway one role, and the post-holders contribution will span teaching, research, and leadership/administration with the successful candidates possessing research expertise in social psychology broadly defined, with demonstrable experience of teaching on successful undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and  the supervision of students.  The successful candidate will engage with and contribute to the intellectual life of the School developing interdisciplinary and collaborative research bids and scholarly projects (e.g. supporting Early Career Researchers, stimulating research centre activity, etc) and contribute to the development and oversight of teaching courses and programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the School. You should apply if This represents a fantastic opportunity to work with the internationally renowned team at the School of Education and candidates who can clearly articulate how they can complement and strengthen our current provision are welcomed.  As this role is at professor level candidates should also be able to demonstrate strong leadership experience and a extensive track record of publication in high quality outlets and of securing research funding.  Potential for impact of your work is also of particular interest. Additional information For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Name: Professor William Browne, Head of School E-mail: ed-hos@bristol.ac.uk    Or Name: Professor Shelley Mckeown Jones, School Research Director E-mail: s.mckeownjones@bristol.ac.uk  This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Sunday 4th of February 2024. Our strategy and mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.