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          <title><![CDATA[Lecturer in Applied Behaviour Analysis/Positive Behaviour Support (SOP-034-26)]]></title>
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            <p data-pasted="true"><strong>Are you passionate about improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through teaching, scholarship and evidence-based practice?</strong></p><p>As Lecturer in Applied Behaviour Analysis/Positive Behaviour Support, you will join the internationally renowned Tizard Centre within the School of Psychology, contributing to high-quality teaching, scholarship and professional engagement in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Working within a collaborative and supportive academic community, you will help educate the next generation of practitioners, develop impactful scholarship, and work with services, professionals and communities to translate evidence-based behavioural practice into meaningful real-world outcomes.</p><h3>As Lecturer in Applied Behaviour Analysis/Positive Behaviour Support you can expect to be involved in:</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Designing, delivering, assessing, and continuously enhancing high-quality teaching and learning across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with responsibility for teaching and curriculum development in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and related areas</li><li>Contributing to the delivery and ongoing development of the MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support, ensuring that teaching reflects contemporary research, evidence-based practice, professional accreditation standards, and the needs of students and employers</li><li>Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects and contributing to the supervision of postgraduate research students, supporting the development of future researchers and practitioners</li><li>Engaging in knowledge exchange, consultancy, professional practice, and impact activities that promote the application of behaviour analysis to improve quality of life, reduce restrictive practices, and support meaningful outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other populations who require support</li></ul><h3>What will you bring to the role?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Master&#39;s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support</li><li>Current certification as a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) or UK Behaviour Analyst (UKBA(cert))</li><li>Experience of developing and delivering high-quality teaching, training, or professional development in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support, or related areas</li><li>Significant professional experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and/or people with complex support needs using evidence-based behavioural approaches</li></ul><p>Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk"><strong>peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk</strong></a> quoting reference number <strong>SOP-034-26</strong>.</p>
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              Closing Date: 25 Aug 2026<br />
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            <p>Salary: &#163;39,906 to &#163;54,893 per annum</p>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Senior Lecturer in Project Management (KBS-235-26)]]></title>
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            <p style="margin-left:.5pt;"><em>On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.</em></p><p style="margin-left:.5pt;"><strong>Are you an experienced academic with a passion for Project Management and a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience?</strong></p><p style="margin-left:.5pt;">As Senior Lecturer, you will play a leading role in the delivery and development of innovative, student-centred teaching within Kent Business School. Based in the Department of Analytics, Operations and Systems, you will combine academic leadership with scholarship, enterprise and business engagement, helping to shape the future of Project Management education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Working in a collaborative and supportive environment, you will contribute to the School&#39;s growing reputation for excellence while developing strong links with industry and the wider profession.</p><p style="margin-left:.5pt;">As Senior Lecturer you can expect to be involved in:</p><div style="margin-left:.5pt;"><ul><li>Providing academic and operational leadership within the Project Management area.</li><li>Undertaking scholarship, independently and collaboratively.</li><li>Teaching and administering modules within the subject area, including, inter alia, Project Management, Project Management and Control, Responsible Project Leadership, Emerging Topics and Skills for Project Professionals, Agile Project Management, Benefits Realisation Management, and Business Analysis Tools.</li><li>Contributing to the management and development of existing programmes, modules and other activities and to the development of new modules, programmes and other activities within the subject area, including professional body accreditations.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-left:.5pt;">What will you bring to the role?</p><div style="margin-left:.5pt;"><ul><li>Masters (or equivalent) in relevant professional area.</li><li>Teaching experience in the advertised subject area, including experience in teaching that involves the use of modern operations / project management software and technologies.</li><li>Teaching skills appropriate to higher education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.</li><li>Ability to conduct impactful scholarship.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-left:.5pt;">Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk">peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk</a> quoting reference number KBS-235-26.</p>
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              Closing Date: 06 Aug 2026<br />
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              Section: Academic
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            <p>Salary: &#163;58,225 to &#163;65,509 per annum</p>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Deputy Dean &amp; Director of Education (Senior Lecturer/Reader) (KMMS-106-26-R)]]></title>
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            <p><br></p><p><em>On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group.&nbsp;</em><em>Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities.&nbsp;</em><em>Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.</em></p><p><br></p><p data-pasted="true">Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) is an exciting collaboration between Canterbury Christ Church University and the University of Kent (soon to be part of LASE University Group). Our aim is to develop doctors from diverse backgrounds to provide person-centred healthcare in a variety of settings and in response to a wide range of needs.&nbsp;</p><p>Located in Canterbury, we combine the expertise and resources of two excellent universities to create a hands-on clinical experience. Following our successful GMC accreditation in 2025, we are now at a pivotal moment in our journey where there is the chance to consolidate and improve our educational offer. This is an exciting time for exceptional people to take on leadership roles in our School at a time of rapid change and growth at KMMS. &nbsp;</p><p>We are now seeking a dedicated educator and role-model to lead education and the student experience at KMMS. The role provides strategic leadership, operational management, and quality assurance for the medical curriculum, ensuring compliance with GMC and University requirements.&nbsp;</p><p>The postholder will both foster an excellent environment for students, ensuring an inclusive student experience, and also provide inspirational leadership to academic and teaching staff, leading on the management of academic programmes in the School and managing educational excellence. They will have the opportunity to lead a review of the School&rsquo;s undergraduate medicine curriculum with a mind towards continuous improvement. They will be an ambassador for KMMS in the wider university context, and at times will deputise for the Dean of KMMS.&nbsp;</p><p>The postholder will line manage the Heads of Year within the School and will help plan for future programme, and school, expansion. They will be a member of the KMMS Senior Leadership Team.</p><p>Applicants should have significant experience in leading medical education and healthcare programme development. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong student-centred approach and exceptional stakeholder management skills. They must bring a non-hierarchical attitude and will need to connect with the vision and ethos of KMMS, as well as being able to build rapport with and influence others. This individual will need a primary medical qualification and full GMC registration with a current licence to practise; they must also sit at Senior Lecturer or Reader level. The appointee must be a clinician.&nbsp;</p><p>KMMS is being supported in this appointment by executive search firm, Minerva. To apply for this vacancy, please send a covering letter and CV to <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:kmms@minervasearch.com">kmms@minervasearch.com</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>PLEASE NOTE: The closing date for this role is <strong>midday on Tuesday 18 August</strong>. Interviews are expected to be held in September.&nbsp;</p><p>See more information here: <a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/kmms/" data-pasted="true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/kmms/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>For information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kent.ac.uk%2Fworking-at-kent&data=05%7C02%7CG.Ray%40kent.ac.uk%7C7ef77b12b64d4060b8e708dccccf2d9c%7C51a9fa563f32449aa7213e3f49aa5e9a%7C0%7C0%7C638610437396469382%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gkVyngeOrQXLrbjkPqMzRmLO%2Bqu%2BM6lrRpA9oRO9g0E%3D&reserved=0">Working at Kent</a></p><p>We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve &ndash; join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: <a href="http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/">http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/</a></p>
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              Closing Date: 18 Aug 2026<br />
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              Section: Academic
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            <p>Salary:  The salary will be benchmarked to the NHS pay scale appropriate to the successful candidate’s clinical discipline and level in clinical practice</p>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in International Conflict Analysis (EPS-006-26)]]></title>
          <link>https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=EPS-006-26</link>
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            <p style="margin-left:.5pt;" data-pasted="true"><em data-pasted="true">On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group.&nbsp;</em><em>Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities.&nbsp;</em><em>Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.</em></p><p data-pasted="true"><strong>Do you have the expertise to shape teaching and research that helps us better understand conflict, security and peace in a changing world? If so we would welcome your application.</strong></p><p>We&rsquo;re looking for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in International Conflict Analysis to join the School of Economics, Politics and International Relations on an Education and Research contract. You&rsquo;ll contribute to innovative teaching, undertake high-quality research, and support the School&rsquo;s work in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Security and International Relations. Teaching capacity in quantitative methods and/or the theory and practice of negotiations may be an advantage.</p><p>The role is suited to candidates with a strong research record and trajectory, with the ability to produce high-quality outputs, build external relationships and enhance the University&rsquo;s research profile. Appointment at Senior Lecturer level will require evidence of a higher standard of achievement, including research leadership, external funding success and contribution to the strategic development of teaching, research and/or knowledge exchange activity.</p><p><strong>As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in International Conflict Analysis you can expect to be involved in:</strong></p><ul><li>Delivering and contributing to the design of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching</li><li>Undertaking an independent research programme that supports the School and University research strategy</li><li>Disseminating research through high-quality publications, conferences and external engagement</li><li>Contributing to programme development, student support, research funding activity and wider School initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>What will you bring to the role?</strong></p><ul><li>A PhD in Political Science, International Relations or another relevant discipline, or equivalent experience/qualification</li><li>A record of high-quality research outputs in Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Security or a related field</li><li>Experience delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment in a higher education setting</li><li>Specialist knowledge and research methods expertise relevant to Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science or International Relations</li></ul><p style="margin-left:.5pt;" data-pasted="true"><strong>What we can offer in return:</strong></p><p style="margin-left:.5pt;">As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You&#39;ll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:</p><ul><li>43 days&#39; leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)</li><li>Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions</li><li>Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health</li></ul><p style="margin-left:.5pt;">For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kent.ac.uk%2Fworking-at-kent&data=05%7C02%7CG.Ray%40kent.ac.uk%7C7ef77b12b64d4060b8e708dccccf2d9c%7C51a9fa563f32449aa7213e3f49aa5e9a%7C0%7C0%7C638610437396469382%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gkVyngeOrQXLrbjkPqMzRmLO%2Bqu%2BM6lrRpA9oRO9g0E%3D&reserved=0">Working at Kent</a></p><p style="margin-left:.5pt;">We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve &ndash; join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: <a href="http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/">http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/</a></p><p style="margin-left:.5pt;">Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk">peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk</a> quoting reference number EPS-006-26.</p>
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              Closing Date: 12 Aug 2026<br />
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              Section: Academic
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            <p>Salary: &#163;39,906 to &#163;65,509 per annum</p>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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