Main duties and responsibilities

De Montfort University (DMU) is seeking to appoint an exceptional academic leader to the role of Director of the Education Academy and Digital Pedagogies. This is a significant opportunity to shape the future of learning and teaching at an ambitious, globally minded university committed to delivering an outstanding student experience.

As DMU refreshes its Empowering University Strategy, we are looking for a dynamic and inspirational leader who will drive educational enhancement and digital innovation across the institution. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing digitally enabled learning and teaching, strengthening educational outcomes, and supporting the continued development of an inclusive and high-performing academic community.

DMU Education Academy

The DMU Education Academy is the University’s educational enhancement unit, providing strategic leadership for learning, teaching and digital pedagogical development. Based at DMU’s Leicester campus, the Academy supports the professional development of teaching-focused staff and has played a leading role in the implementation of block learning and digitally enhanced pedagogies across the University.

Its work spans educational development, academic practice and digital learning, supporting initiatives focused on active learning, assessment and feedback, academic tutoring, student success and educational innovation.

Role

Reporting within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor's Education, Equalities and Student Experience portfolio, the Director will provide strategic leadership for educational enhancement and digital pedagogies across the University. Leading the DMU Education Academy, you will work with senior colleagues across faculties and professional services to deliver transformational change that supports excellence in teaching, learning and student outcomes.

You will champion innovative, evidence-informed approaches to digitally enhanced education, build staff capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement. As a senior institutional leader, you will contribute to University strategy and policy, represent DMU externally and help strengthen the University’s reputation for educational excellence.

Ideal Candidate

You will be an accomplished academic leader with a reputation for scholarship and leadership in digitally enhanced learning and teaching. Educated to doctoral level, or with equivalent professional standing, you will bring substantial experience of leading educational enhancement and digital transformation within higher education.

You will have a strong track record of delivering innovative teaching and learning strategies that have improved student outcomes and institutional performance. Experience of leading large-scale change programmes, managing multidisciplinary teams and using data-informed approaches to drive improvement will be essential.

An inspirational and inclusive leader, you will possess the credibility and influence to engage effectively with colleagues, students and external partners. You will be committed to developing others, fostering collaboration and creating a culture where excellent teaching and student success can flourish.

Additional Information

The salary for this post is £95,620 to £106,533. Candidates meeting our Professorial criteria will be assessed against the appropriate banding.

Applications should be?submitted?by midnight on Monday 29th June.

Interviews will be held in person at De Montfort University, Leicester on Monday 13th July 2026.