Connecting global mindsFor a better future

Could you be part of our welcoming, supportive, and successful academic community?

We are recruiting stand-out Professors, Readers (Associate Professor), Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in a variety of disciplines.

Our ambitions see us leading on education and student experience, but also as an internationally recognised research-intensive university. Our research has a strong focus on changing the world for the better, fundamental to tackling society's biggest challenges.

We have a global outlook and work collaboratively to create better futures for everyone, characterised by a trans-disciplinary academic approach, strong partnerships, and underpinned by a sense of purpose and confidence.

We want to continue to build our thriving and inclusive community of high calibre staff from across the globe to create a better future here at Loughborough.

We have academic opportunities in the following Schools and Departments:

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment – to create better futures, together.

The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritised groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

Consistently ranked top 10 in national league tables
Over 90% of Loughborough’s research is ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’ (REF 2021)
Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)
Seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Quality of research
Athena Swan Bronze Institutional Award since 2009

An amazing place to work

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to take the next step, Loughborough is an amazing place to work and thrive.

Our atmosphere of determination and desire to make a difference creates an environment that inspires everyone to be the very best they can be, alongside substantial staff benefits and a generous relocation package.

We want to hear from academics who will engage with students and be or become leaders in their field. If you share our values and are creative; adventurous; responsible; authentic and collaborative, then don't miss out on this excellent opportunity.

Now is an exciting time to join the University and create better futures, together. Apply today.

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