Associate Director of Educational Research and Policy

University of the Arts, London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts university in London is seeking an Associate Director of Educational Research & Policy to shape its research agenda. The role involves leading innovative research initiatives, aligning policy frameworks, and contributing to the broader research strategy. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in creative pedagogical research and a strong track record of research excellence. This position is critical in ensuring the university's strategic ambitions are met.

Qualifications

• Proven record of managing a research community.
• Recognised national or international research active profile.
• Experience in building strategic external collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead research-driven initiatives for creative education.
• Implement evaluation methodologies to demonstrate impact.
• Contribute to the University's broader research strategy.

Skills

Leadership in research

Creative education innovation

Policy alignment

Education

PhD in relevant area

Senior Fellowship of Higher Education Academy

Job description

Associate Director of Educational Research & Policy

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role shaping University of the Arts London's learning & teaching research agenda, ensuring it supports TEF (Teaching Excellence Framework) and APP (Access and Participation Plan) goals.

This role is instrumental in positioning UAL as a leader in creative education research, ensuring that policy, research, and academic development work cohesively to support the University's strategic ambitions.

As Associate Director of Educational Research & Policy, you will lead research-driven initiatives to identify best practices, drive innovation in creative education, and align policy and delivery frameworks with emerging pedagogical approaches. You will implement sector-leading evaluation methodologies to demonstrate the rigor and impact of creative pedagogical innovations, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.

You will also provide academic leadership, contributing to the University's broader research strategy, and will be responsible for securing external research funding, as well as acting as Director of Study and/or research degree supervisor, supporting the next generation of researchers, and contributing to institutional research impact, ensuring UAL's work is recognised externally.

You will need a PhD in a relevant area of creative pedagogical research, with experience of managing a research community, and a recognised national or international research active profile.

You will also be recognised as a member of the Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, with a proven record of internationally excellent research outputs, and experience in building strategic external collaborations.