Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
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join our community - Professor roles
Thank you for expressing an interest in joining Leeds Beckett University. The university is committed to making a positive and decisive difference to people, organisations and communities through excellent education and research. We are ambitious and aim to be recognised globally as an inclusive anchor for the Leeds City Region, and as an outstanding university that supports its diverse student community to achieve excellent outcomes, and that generates research of impact and significance.
We are investing in growing our University Professoriate following a successful REF outcome for 2022 and have created a number of new professor roles across a number of schools.
We have four exciting roles available in our School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing and School of Health:
- Professor of Computer Science
- Head of Engineering (Professor)
- Professor of Real Estate
- Professor of Social Work
If you are excited by these opportunities and ready to make a significant contribution to our university community then we would be delighted to hear from you.
We also have professor roles coming soon in Leeds School of Arts and Carnegie School of Sport. Please check back regularly for information about these fantastic opportunities to join us!
About our university
Leeds Beckett is a modern, professional university with a dedicated, diverse community.
Our vision is to be an excellent, accessible, globally-engaged university contributing positively to a thriving northern economy. Our mission is to ensure we use our knowledge and resources to make a positive and decisive difference to people, communities, and organisations.
We are a community of around 28,000 students from over 140 countries and 2,800 staff, and our history dates to the founding of Leeds Mechanics Institute in 1824. We are a major organisation in our region and the University contributes around £500m to the economy each year.
Leeds Beckett has:
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A bold, industrious spirit
We foster innovative thinking to create great graduates, exceptional employees, dynamic citizens and enterprising leaders.
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An environment enriched by research
Our world-leading and internationally excellent research informs our curriculum and our students’ experience in all areas.
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A community dedicated to success
Our community is made up of people from a diverse mix of cultural and social backgrounds, brought together in a world-class learning environment.
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Excellent corporate services
Students and colleagues can access a range of professional services within our university, specifically designed to support the effective delivery of our academic provision.
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Safe and supportive networks
Our network of colleague and student groups provides safe and supportive environments in which to discuss issues relating to equality and inclusion.
Corporate services
Students and colleagues can access a range of professional services within the University designed and operating to support the effective delivery of our academic provision.
Services for students include Libraries & Learning Innovation, Sport & Active Lifestyles, Student Services, Careers & Employability and Campuses & Residential Services.
Departments including Finance, Estates, Marketing & Communication, Information and Technology Services and Human Resources ensure the University runs efficiently, that colleagues get the support and advice they need, and services for students are accessible and focused on meeting their needs.
Leeds is a vibrant, modern city with a rich industrial past and on the doorstep of natural beauty.
Teaching
Working in partnership with our students and the Students’ Union, we have transformed our undergraduate student experience and our students’ learning through exceptional and innovative academic practice and personalised support to our large and diverse student community.
Our teaching activity is organised into 10 schools creating communities of committed staff and students who are passionate about their subject areas:
- Leeds School of Arts
- School of Built Environment Engineering and Computing
- Leeds Business School
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Carnegie School of Education
- School of Health
- Leeds Law School
- Carnegie School of Sport
Our courses feature collaborative, creative and practical learning in modern facilities that enable our students to develop themselves as enterprising citizens whose future contribution has a positive impact.
Research
Our research institutes and centres sustain outstanding research which informs our curriculum and our students’ experience in all areas. This research provides an enriched environment for an excellent research and teaching culture for all aspects of our students’ learning.
The REF 2021 results showed that 53% of the university’s submission was rated 3* and 4* and therefore considered internationally excellent or world leading. Results were particularly strong in sport and exercise science, leisure and tourism where 89% of the submission was rated 4* or 3*. In the allied health and nursing unit, 80% of the submission was rated 4* and 3*. The results reflect the breadth of our research in these areas which includes improving gender equality in sports coaching, tackling obesity, supporting women with cancer with fertility decisions and improving the training of people working with those suffering from dementia.
Our REF 2021 submission included 352 research staff across 15 units of assessment, double the number of staff included in REF 2014. It included research driving up energy efficiency standards in homes, and understanding and supporting the role of civilian peacekeeping.
We provide creative and contemporary learning environments packed with the latest technology, creating a focal point for new and innovative thinking.
City Campus
City Campus is in the heart of Leeds, ideally placed to connect with hundreds of businesses and organisations that offer work placements and employment opportunities to many of our students. The City Campus puts students and staff at the centre of a dynamic business community in a city with a thriving job market. Our award-winning buildings, the Rose Bowl and Broadcasting Place, are located at the City Campus, along with our new state-of-the-art Leeds School of Arts which opened in 2020.
Headingley Campus
Headingley campus, about two miles away from the city centre, is set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland with historic buildings dating from 1752. The rich history and parkland setting coexists with modern sport science laboratories, animation and music studios and the latest computing labs. Our main sports facilities are based in Headingley alongside our iconic new Carnegie School of Sport. Plans are also in development for a new Carnegie School of Education on the Headingley campus.
Equality and inclusion are essential to our academic and business strengths.
Equality and inclusion are essential to our academic and business strengths. We ensure our university community is a place where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to achieve excellence.
We are committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable working and learning environment that values equality and inclusion and recognises the contribution everyone brings to our university community.
Our network of colleague and student groups help us to help others get the information and support they need. These groups provide a safe and supportive environment in which to discuss issues relating to equality and inclusion, as well as provide support and networking and share best practice.
For more information visit our Equality and inclusion webpages.
