Vacancies

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Academic and Research

  • Senior Tutor
    Academic and Research

    Salary: £65,709 (pro-rata to full-time equivalent £82,136), point 67 on the University of Cambridge salary scale

    Vacancy: part-time, 0.8 FTE

     

    Selwyn College is seeking a Senior Tutor to succeed Dr Mike Sewell, who is retiring after more than a decade in post.

     

    The Senior Tutor is responsible for providing leadership and administration across the College’s teaching and tutorial arrangements. The core of the role is to set strategic goals in matters of education, academic performance, discipline and welfare provision.

     

    The College is thriving academically, ranking among the top five colleges in Cambridge for the past two years, and has a reputation as a friendly, diverse and supportive community. With responsibility for the College’s provision of education and welfare, the Senior Tutor is critical as a steward of academic performance and reputation.

     

    It is expected that the successful candidate will be an established academic who wishes to re-focus his or her career to provide strategic and administrative leadership for this academic community. The post is to be filled with effect from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons with relevant experience. 

     

    More information about the role and the College can be found in the enclosed Candidate Information Pack.

     

    Downloads

    Candidate Information Pack (.pdf)

    Application form (.docx)

     

    How to apply

    Please submit:

    • a brief covering letter, to include your views on the likely challenges to be faced when taking up the role
    • a current CV, listing publications where relevant
    • a basic application form

    via email to apply@sel.cam.ac.uk

    Applicants should also arrange for TWO written references to be sent directly and in confidence to the Master’s Assistant (c/o apply@sel.cam.ac.uk) by the closing date.

     

    Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026

    Interviews: 30 September / 1 October 2026