About the Role

As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education, you will help shape the delivery, development and strategic enhancement of Early Years Initial Teacher Education across our undergraduate and postgraduate provision. Drawing on your expertise in early childhood education from birth to five, you will design and deliver innovative, research-informed learning that prepares graduate practitioners and teachers to support children's learning, development and wellbeing. We are particularly interested in expertise relating to babies and toddlers aged 0-3.
 
You will contribute across areas including birth-to-three pedagogy, child development, communication and language, inclusion and SEND, family engagement, workforce development, and research or knowledge exchange in Early Years practice. Working collaboratively with Early Years settings, local authorities and sector organisations, you will strengthen partnerships and help advance high-quality provision regionally and nationally. You will also contribute to the Faculty's research, knowledge exchange and impact activity through the International Centre for Early Years Education. At Senior Lecturer level, you will additionally provide leadership in curriculum delivery, quality enhancement, partnership working and the development of colleagues.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Michelle Pearson, Head of School for Initial Teacher Education, at pearsonm@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

As Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education, you will be an enthusiastic and collaborative educator with Qualified Teacher Status, a relevant honours degree and a PhD or equivalent professional achievement. You will bring strong knowledge of Early Years education, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a clear commitment to an inclusive, high-quality student experience.
 
You will demonstrate the potential to be an effective research-informed teacher and assessor, with adaptable teaching skills, developing subject expertise and the ability to support students' diverse academic and personal needs. If appointed as Senior Lecturer, you will bring significant experience of innovative undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, well-developed subject knowledge, and a successful record of designing teaching, learning and assessment.

You will also be ready to lead modules, support quality enhancement and build productive networks with students, colleagues and external partners.

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and that this will form part of the conditions of any offer of employment.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).
• Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 28.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 19 Oct 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum
Permanent

About the Role

Artificial Intelligence is transforming higher education, research, professional practice and university operations. Edge Hill University has established strong foundations for responsible AI adoption and is committed to developing a coordinated institutional approach that enables staff and students to engage confidently, creatively and ethically with AI technologies.

The Academic Lead for Artificial Intelligence will provide strategic academic leadership for the development and delivery of the University’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy across education, research, innovation and operations.

You will act as the University’s principal academic champion for AI and will support the implementation of a coherent institutional approach that aligns with university values, governance arrangements and strategic priorities. 

The role will chair the AI Strategy Delivery Group and work collaboratively with Faculties, Professional Services and students to support innovation, enhance student success, strengthen academic practice, improve organisational capability and promote responsible and human centred use of Artificial Intelligence.

Departmental consultation has identified a strong need for leadership in areas including AI literacy, assessment redesign, policy development, governance, staff development, communities of practice, curriculum transformation and discipline specific implementation. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering these priorities across the institution.

Please note this secondment opportunity is currently only open to current Edge Hill University Academic staff members who are within a substantive post of Grade 10 or above. 

Please ensure you upload your most up to date CV to your application. 

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Neil Morris, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Success) at Neil.Morris@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

As Academic lead for Artificial Intelligence, you will have:

• Significant academic leadership experience within Higher Education
• Experience leading strategic change initiatives
• Experience of learning, teaching and curriculum enhancement
• Demonstrable knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and the implications for Higher Education
• Experience developing policy, guidance or governance frameworks
• Understanding of academic integrity and assessment design in an AI enabled environment 
• Knowledge of ethical, legal, accessibility, privacy and governance issues relating to AI 

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 15 Oct 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £53,301 to £59,966 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term for 3 Years Secondment

About the Role

As Senior Lecturer in Advanced Clinical Practice, you will play a key role in delivering our MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programmes, including the direct-entry and apprenticeship routes. You will also contribute to relevant elements of the MSc Surgical Care Practice programme and other areas of the core curriculum, bringing your professional and academic expertise to teaching, learning and assessment.

You will help students develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to succeed in advanced clinical practice. Working with colleagues across the University and our practice partners, you will contribute to clinical skills and simulation teaching, support workplace educators and assessors, and may lead modules, programmes or related projects. You will also have opportunities to shape curriculum development, quality enhancement, continuing professional development and wider enterprise or research activity.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Dr Iqbal Malik, Head of Postgraduate Medical Education, at Maliki@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and experienced advanced practice educator or practitioner who is committed to creating an excellent and inclusive student experience. You will hold a relevant degree in Advanced Practice or Advanced Clinical Practice, or an equivalent qualification, and bring experience of innovative postgraduate teaching in higher education or clinical practice. As Senior Lecturer in Advanced Clinical Practice you will have substantial experience of teaching, supporting and assessing learners in the workplace throughout their advanced clinical practice journey. You will also contribute to module or programme development, delivery, leadership and quality assurance, together with workplace-based learning and assessment. 

You will communicate confidently, build effective relationships and be able to influence, advise and mentor others. You will also be able to support students with a range of academic and personal needs and work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners. A higher education teaching qualification and Advance HE Fellowship, or a commitment to work towards these, are also required.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life-changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we have been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity before.

Today, our impact reaches those who study here and the people who work, invest and live in our local communities. Education is not only about what you take in, but what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 15 Oct 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £53,301 to £59,966 per annum pro rata
Permanent