University of Cambridge Hiring for Professorship of Education Job at Cambridge, East of England, England Full Time

The Board of Electors invite applications from exceptional individuals for the Professorship in Education, located in the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. Successful candidates will be world leading figures in the field of Sociology in Education who have made original contributions in this field. The appointment of this Professorship is available from 1 January 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We are seeking candidates who have an outstanding research record of international stature and who have significantly contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Sociology in Education. They will have the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to maintain and develop a leading research presence, and an established record in attracting research grant support to further this development. The Faculty of Education at Cambridge has a long history of housing some of the most influential sociologists of education in the world and it is with this history in mind that we seek to appoint a new Professor who will be a leader in the field.

The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to support equality, diversity and inclusion in education within the Faculty and University. They will have a demonstrable track record of teaching and supervision in the field. They will possess exceptional interpersonal, communication and inclusive leadership skills. Candidates will also show how they promote their field of knowledge both nationally and internationally, and how they have supported the development of early career researchers.

Standard professorial duties include research and scholarship as well as teaching, supervision, examinations and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

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