Professor (of practice) Urban Development

Bluetownonline; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professor of Urban Development to lead a significant research program. This role offers the opportunity to influence urban development policy through strategic leadership and collaboration with practitioners. Candidates should have extensive experience in urban development and a strong research profile. The position promises a competitive salary, a leading pension scheme, and exceptional leave entitlements. Join a forward-thinking institution that values diversity and flexible working arrangements, making a real impact in the field of urban development.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in urban development policy and practice.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership experience at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the major Research programme funded by the UK's FCDO.
• Contribute to research and teaching activities in urban development.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Urban Development Policy

Research Skills

Experience with Policy Actors

Education

PhD in Urban Development or related field

Extensive experience in urban development practice

Job description

Job Title: Professor of Urban Development / Professor of Practice in Urban Development

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full Time (1 FTE), Permanent (to start from 1st June 2025 and by 1 December 2025 at the latest)

Closing date: 14/05/2025

The University seeks to appoint a senior colleague as Professor of Urban Development or Professor of Practice in Urban Development on a permanent contract within the Institute. We envisage that the role can be undertaken by either (a) a senior academic with extensive experience of working with policy actors and practitioners on urban development, who would be appointed as a Professor of Urban Development or (b) someone with extensive operational experience in urban development policy and practice who has a strong research profile and grasp of current debates in the field; this includes candidates who have worked for non-governmental organisations, international aid agencies, and research-based civil society organisations. This second type of candidate would be appointed as Professor of Practice in Urban Development. Professors of Practice at the University are usually senior practitioners who can add significant value to a range of research and teaching activities. There is only one position available. The new appointee will take up the leadership of the major Research programme, which is funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This means that candidates must demonstrate strategic leadership experience at a senior level.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Professor of Urban Planning, Professor of Spatial Planning, Professor of Urban Studies, Associate Professor of Urban Development, Lecturer in Urban Development, Senior Lecturer in Urban Development, may also be considered.