Job Summary:
The School of Education at Durham University seeks an Educationalist with a research focus in either Digital Literacy and Pedagogies, or Wellbeing, Mental Health & Resilience. The successful candidate will contribute to the activity of emerging new clusters in the school.
About the School of Education
Durham University's School of Education is renowned for producing world-leading research and enabling outstanding impact. With 86.7% of publications considered world leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, the school demonstrates exceptional research quality. Moreover, its research has significant impact beyond academia, improving the economy, society, culture, public policy, health, environment, or quality of life.
Our Approach to Research and Teaching
The School of Education prioritizes research-led teaching and diversity in approaches to accommodate student learners' needs and potential. Our teaching portfolio ranges from undergraduate programmes (BA in Education Studies and BA in Primary Education) to postgraduate research, including MA Education and MA Intercultural Communication and Education. We are ranked 1st in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and top 100 in the QS and THE 2023 World University Rankings by subject.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a major contribution to internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you to progress and embed your career in a progressive institution. For more information, visit our School pages at www.dur.ac.uk/education/.