Academic Developer – Professional Practice Lead
Employer: University of Law
Location: Remote (UK)
Working hours: Full time
Salary: £59,500 - £64,500 per annum
Closing date: 23rd March 2026 (midnight)
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We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our Academic Excellence team as an Academic Developer – Professional Practice Lead This role is central to the strategic direction and implementation of the academic development programme to foster teaching excellence, inclusive practices, and colleague engagement in continuing professional development (CPD)
This is a full-time permanent position, working 35 hours per week where you will work fully remotely from a home-based location within the UK.
As our Academic Developer – Professional Practice Lead you will leading the Advance HE Fellowship scheme, as well as developing a Teaching Toolkit (a set of resources for colleagues across the University). You will also:
Develop and lead the University’s academic colleague development strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and external regulatory requirements
Establish frameworks for academic coaching and professional development that promote excellence in teaching and learning practices.
Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of CPD programmes with the Director of Academic Development and Research and the Head of Organisational Development, including workshops, seminars, and resources tailored to academic colleagues’ needs
Co-lead organisation of events, such as the annual Festival of Learning and Teaching
Collaborate with the Academic Developer - Inclusive Practice Lead to embed inclusivity and innovative teaching methodologies into programme designs
Is this you?
Doctorate (e.g. PhD, EdD, etc.) in a relevant discipline, a Higher education teaching qualification, e.g. PGCHE and Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE (SFHEA)
Substantial experience of academic colleagues’ development, including in credit-bearing programmes, e.g. PGCHE, MA Education
Experience of supporting colleagues in achieving Fellowship of AdvanceHE
In-depth understanding of higher education pedagogy, including inclusive and research-informed teaching practices
Ability to inspire and motivate academic colleagues to achieve excellence
Reflective practitioner
Why join us?
Along with a starting salary of £59,500 - £64,500 per annum (dependant on experience), you’ll enjoy:
A generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days (pro rata)
Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
Contributory Pension Scheme
Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts
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