Dr Wendy DossettSenior Lecturer in Religious Studiesat the University of Chester Dr Wendy Dossett works at the University of Chester, combining a busy role as a lecturer to undergraduate and postgraduate students with a fascinating research programme. She is part of a small team within the Centre for Faiths and…>
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Research Studentship
Jonathan Djietror has been in Japan for several years in a research position. His insider-knowledge of the Japanese higher-education system, and detailed understanding of life in the Far East will be invaluable to anyone considering a career move. Please tell us about your current situation. I am currently carrying out…>
PhD Student at the University of Cambridge
Rev. Dave Bookless,PhD Student at theUniversity of Cambridge Rev Dave Bookless works for the environmental charity A Rocha International as their Advisor for Theology and Churches. Almost thirty years after his first degree in Modern History, he has now returned to Jesus College at the University of Cambridge to embark…>
Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering
We trace the career path of Dr Alastair Campbell Ritchie, a lecturer in biomedical engineering at the University of Nottingham. Dr Ritchie was previously a lecturer at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University. Having lived and worked in Singapore for over decade, Dr Ritchie discusses his career in higher education and offers…>
Career-change PhD Studentship at the University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia Gareth Jones enjoyed a successful career in the IT industry which spanned thirty years. He started as a systems engineer at IBM following a first degree in English Literature, and finished as Group Services Director for Aviva. At the age of 50 Gareth left the…>
Undergraduate Admissions Officer
Undergraduate Admissions Officers are responsible for assisting new students. It is a post that combines clerical, administrative, and practical duties. Much time will be spent communicating with prospective students and their parents. UG officers are also expected to clearly and accurately process and evaluate application forms, which is a particular…>
Higher Education Librarian
Description: The role of academic librarian differs from that of a public librarian in several ways. Most notably, an academic librarian has to link the university’s courses with library resources and the availability of information. University librarians are concerned with implementing new technologies in traditional library formats, which includes making…>
University Teacher (HE)
Job Description University Teachers teach students at higher education institutions, usually between the ages of 18-80. Teaching usually takes place during the day between 9am and 6pm although some lecturers are also required to teach in the evenings. University Teachers divide their time between classroom hours and preparing for teaching…>
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Description: The role of Pro Vice-Chancellor is a position that carries much responsibility and weight. The Pro-vice chancellor is responsible for overseeing the academic direction of the university. The main responsibilities vary according to the institution and the number of Pro VC’s within the institution. Each Pro Vice-Chancellor caters for…>
Visiting Lecturer (HE)
Job Description Lecturers teach students at further or higher education institutions, usually between the ages of 18-80. Teaching usually takes place during the day between 9am and 6pm although some lecturers are also required to teach in the evenings. Lecturers divide their time between classroom hours and preparing for teaching…>