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Senior University Lecturer salary - shocked!

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salary · 16/10/2024 11:17

I've just seen an advert for the above position, at a nearby Uni. The salary is anywhere between £39k and £64k, based on whether it is filled by a grade 7, 8 or 9 person.

I am genuinely shocked at how low this salary is, for such a high profile role. Do they get huge bonuses or something?

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AtomicBlondeRose · 16/10/2024 11:19

It’s crazy. My DP taught at university abroad and when he came to live here would try to persuade to switch from teaching secondary/sixth form to university as it would be more money. He couldn’t believe I earn more as a UPS3 teacher than I would teaching at university, and with better terms and conditions too (which is saying something!).

sunonthetrees · 16/10/2024 11:19

Ha! Welcome to the world of academics…

redish · 16/10/2024 11:19

nope, senior academics with doctorates have always been paid a proportionately low salary for the very high level of expertise they have!

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