Lecturer in Digital Technology, Communication and Education

Lecturer in Digital Education (Teaching and Scholarship) – Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)

Two positions are available for this vacancy.

This full‑time, fixed‑term post for three years begins on 1 September 2026 and is based in the Ellen Wilkinson Building on the University’s Oxford Road campus.

• Designing and delivering high‑quality, research‑led teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, particularly within the MA DTCE.
• Leading and coordinating course units and contributing to programme and curriculum development.
• Teaching using a range of formats, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and digital learning platforms.
• Assessing undergraduate and postgraduate work and providing clear, timely and constructive feedback.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and providing academic advice and pastoral support to students.
• Maintaining an active profile in scholarship related to digital education, appropriate to career stage.
• Contributing to research and scholarship groups and networks within DTCE.
• Disseminating scholarship through publications, conferences, blogs and other appropriate outlets.
• Supporting activities that translate scholarship into wider societal benefit and potential impact.

• Essential Criteria
• A PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience delivering high‑quality teaching and assessment at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Strong knowledge of research methods relevant to digital education and experience teaching research methods.
• Experience using digital technologies innovatively for teaching and learning (e.g., VLEs, online discussion tools, video‑conferencing).
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to student support and inclusion.
• Desirable Criteria
• Evidence of research or scholarship aligned with DTCE priorities (generative AI, digital sustainability, digital dialogue).
• Experience contributing to programme or course unit development.
• Experience supervising postgraduate or doctoral students.
• Experience disseminating digital education research or scholarship.

• Generous employer pension contribution.
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure.
• Access to professional development and mentoring opportunities.

Applications close on 20 July 2026.