Principal Lecturer

Job Reference
1330-25
Date Posted
Thursday 27 November 2025
Application Closing Date
Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 11.59pm
Location
Preston Campus
Salary
£59,966 to £69,488 per annum
Basis
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term for 12 months or upon the return of the substantive postholder, whichever is sooner
Job Category / Type
Academic / Research
School / Service
Centre for Collaborative Learning
Hours
37.00 hours per week
Interview Date
To be confirmed

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By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

The Centre for Collaborative Learning is at the heart of academic development in the University comprised of multiple teams in digital and academic development. The post holder will support the Director of CCL by providing academic leadership, contributing to student and staff development across the university. You will contribute as a member of the CCL Leadership Team, to the vision and strategy of the University and of CCL, enhancing its profile and reputation within and external to the university. To represent and promote areas of responsibility nationally, overseas and on University and Faculty Committees.

About you:

The post holder will need to be collaborative, responsive and supportive, managing competing demands in a timely manner and able to develop and enhance partnerships with schools, services and external providers. They will need to hold Principal or Senior Fellowship of the UKPSF, and an Education related post graduate degree such as a Doctorate / Higher Degree or equivalent professional qualifications / professional experience. They will need to have experience in Curriculum Design and Delivery and ideally of Block provision. The post involves managing teams in Academic Development, Learning Development and Teaching Observation and recent experience of both areas would be a distinct advantage. The post holder will need to be able to lead the Reaccreditation and development of the PSF provision and ongoing development of the PGCAP. The post requires extensive collaboration outwith the Centre and representation of the Centre on University committees. 

The candidate will have an enthusiasm for an excellent student experience and a commitment to supporting staff to succeed in their professional development.

For further information and an informal chat please contact Professor Dawne Gurbutt via email in the first instance. 

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.