Strathclyde Chancellor’s Fellow in Autism & Neurodiversity

Department: Strathclyde Institute of Education

Who we are 

Great minds. Innovative solutions. 

We are the University of Strathclyde. Our vision is innovative and groundbreaking, placing us amongst the world’s leading international technological universities. We are vibrant, dynamic and passionate about solving the challenges facing society and industry through our cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary research, education and knowledge-exchange with global partners.  

We are seeking to appoint extraordinary early career academics who complement our strategic themes.  

Our department 

The Strathclyde Institute of Education is the largest provider of teacher education in Scotland. In line with the Scottish Government’s priorities in terms of workforce planning, the Institute’s graduates approximately 40% of the newly qualified teachers in Scotland. The Institute also works closely with key stakeholders nationally and internationally, and supports the Scottish Government’s agenda in relation to the development of teachers working with autistic and neurodiverse pupils  

Following a philanthropic donation, the University is launching a new centre to support parents, teachers and employers who have autistic or neurodiverse family members, students, or employees. In keeping with our University values, the new Centre - CARES (Centre for Autism Research and Education @ Strathclyde) - will create sustainable and scalable projects and programmes, developed through our partnerships, which will increase awareness, acceptance and belonging, enhancing wellbeing and addressing the needs of those offering support, education/training and employment opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Institute and a team of dedicated academics delivering teaching, research and knowledge exchange activities on behalf of the Institute and the Centre. 

The opportunity 

We would love to hear from you if you have a PhD and postdoctoral research experience; an emerging publication history in high quality academic journals; and research interests which align with this area of strategic priority – particularly if you already hold an external fellowship that can be transferred to us. 

The University of Strathclyde is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality, diversity and inclusion charters, initiatives, groups and networks. 

We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnicity, women, LGBT+, and disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups and care-experienced backgrounds.  

You’ll be rewarded with: 

• Growth of your research portfolio  
• Reduced teaching load and limited administrative duties over the initial years of your Fellowship 
• Support through our academic career development framework to gain feedback on your performance, meet your training needs and enhance your effectiveness – allowing you to be ready for promotion within 5 years of your appointment. 
• Mentoring, to help you establish a balance of research, teaching, knowledge exchange and citizenship responsibilities while enhancing your leadership qualities to support your long-term career. 

* Your Fellowship will normally be at lecturer level (exceptionally, at senior lecturer (Grade 9) (£58,596 - £65,814) where you have a strong track record in research leadership) for 5 years, with the expectation that you’ll meet our promotion criteria within that period and be transferred to senior lecturer (or, where you’ve been appointed as a senior lecturer, Reader) level. 

Application Procedure  

To apply, click the s1jobs APPLY button to visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and provide: 

• A fully completed application form 
• A cover letter 
• A CV; and 
• A 5-year Strathclyde research plan which outlines your vision, aligned to our strategic plan and highlights any existing or future opportunities for collaborative initiatives. (maximum 4 pages). 

Further Information  

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Professor Claire Cassidy, Acting Head of the Strathclyde Institute of Education, (claire.cassidy@ strath.ac.uk).   

For more information, or to contact a Strathclyde colleague who would love to talk to you about this opportunity, visit our Global Talent website.