Open Education Regius Professor — Global Learning Leader

The Open University; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Open University invites applications for the Regius Professor of Open Education, one of the world’s most distinguished academic chairs. Regius Professorships are among the highest honours in the UK and held by a small number of universities, reflecting the university’s global leadership in open and distance learning.

The successful candidate will shape the future of Open Education, influence policy and practice, lead doctoral supervision and research leadership, and engage diverse audiences

Qualifications

• World-leading research profile and substantial funding track record.
• Evidence of influencing policy, practice and public debate in Open Education.
• Significant experience supervising doctoral research and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of Open Education and its scholarly development.
• Influence policy, practice and public debates in education.
• Provide doctoral supervision and strong research leadership.
• Foster international collaboration and public engagement across audiences.

Skills

World-leading research

Funding success

Policy influence

Doctoral supervision

Open Education

International network

Academic leadership

Public engagement

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The Open University invites applications for the Regius Professor of Open Education, one of the world’s most distinguished academic chairs. Regius Professorships are among the highest honours in the UK and held by a small number of universities, reflecting the university’s global leadership in open and distance learning.

The successful candidate will shape the future of Open Education, influence policy and practice, lead doctoral supervision and research leadership, and engage diverse audiences