New vacancy for Lecturer on the MA Character Education (Closed) - Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues

14th May 2021Centre News

The Jubilee Centre is pleased to share an exciting opportunity to join MA Character Education team.

This new post invites applications for a Lecturer, based within the School of Education at the University of Birmingham, who will teach, support, and advise students on this three-year distance learning MA Programme. The role will involve leading and tutoring on modules, acting as personal and dissertation supervisors for groups of students as well as supporting the development and delivery of the course and contributing to the management, leadership and enterprise activities of the Department/School as appropriate.

The MA Character Education Programme, the first and only Masters of its kind in the world, adopts a multi-disciplinary (predominantly education, philosophy and psychology) approach and focuses on the theory and practice of human flourishing. Students on the Programme come from a range of sectors; including education (formal and non-formal), voluntary and business.

Please contact Tom Harrison, the Director of the Programme, if you would like to know more about the role.

This post closed on 31st May 2021, and we would like to thank all applicants for their submissions.

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Character Strengths for the Working World is an essential event for PSHE Leads, Careers Leads, and Character Education Leads within UK educational institutions. Join us on Thursday, 13th July 2023, from 9am to 5pm at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, Birmingham.

This one-day conference, organised byThe Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, aims to provide insights, knowledge, and networking opportunities for professionals committed to enhancing character development and employability skills in their students.

Our speakers will share their expertise and perspectives on educational policy and best practices for empowering students to excel in the working world through harnessing their character strengths. The event will include keynote speeches, policy and practitioner panels, interactive sessions, and opportunities to connect with a wide range of professionals and experts in the field.

Our line-up of distinguished speakers includes:

• Rt. Hon. Baroness Nicky Morgan (former Secretary of State for Education)

• Bec Tigue (Character Lead at the University of Birmingham School)

• David Harkin (CEO at 8 Billion Ideas)

• Adrian McLean (Character Ambassador and Multi-academy Trust Lead at Severn Academies)

• The Careers and Enterprise Company

Food and refreshments:

Morning coffee and pastries, lunch, afternoon tea, and a drinks reception will be provided as part of registration for you to enjoy.

Free resources:

There will be multiple free resources available for you to take away at this event. We will be launching a new workbook, based on research funded by the Society for Educational Studies, for use by careers guidance professionals and character educators to help students consider who they are, the character traits they aspire towards, and to align their career choices with this. We will also have multiple other free resources that educators can use within their practice based on over a decade of research at the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues.

Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. It is essential to reserve your place in advance to avoid disappointment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your institution's approach to character education and student employability. Register now to secure your spot at Character Strengths for the Working World.

14th May 2021Centre News

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