Lecturer in Education

The Department

The School of Education at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the fixed term role of Lecturer. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests that have a strong alignment with one or more of the research and scholarship clusters within the School (details can be found at ).

Additionally, applications from those with experience of teaching in an International School context would be of particular interest.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of excellent research and teaching within an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our School pages at

Lecturers (Fixed term) at Durham

The role of a fixed-term Lecturer at Durham provides the opportunity to deliver outstanding education and research within an inclusive and supportive environment that is staffed by world class colleagues. Lecturers will be supported to develop their academic careers by training and financial support in research and education, guided by a designated mentor.

The primary focus of this role is on research and teaching but there will also be the opportunity to engage in wider citizenship within the University and beyond.

This role of Lecturer is for a fixed term until 29th February 2024 and to provide cover for a professional fellowship in the School of Education, funded by the Education Endowment Foundation. It is not anticipated that this period would be extended beyond the initial fixed term.

Lecturer in Education

Applicants must demonstrate research excellence in the field of Education, with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. The University provides a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.