Head of School vacancy: Chemistry Food & Pharmacy
Thursday, 21 February 2019
The University is inviting applications for the post of Head of School of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy (SCFP) for the next six years, from 1 August.
The role is open only to internal candidates and offers a good opportunity for colleagues within SCFP, and across the University, to develop their careers by taking on academic leadership and managerial role.
The Head of School is responsible for providing the School's academic leadership, and will also contribute to the broader leadership within the wider University.
In a message to potential applicants, Mark Fellowes, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Planning & Resources) says, "The role of Head of School is quite simply both highly challenging and highly rewarding. There is no underplaying just how important it is. A Head of School must be many things to many people, providing support and guidance, but directing where necessary."
More information on the role, including job description and person specification, is available in the link below:
Head of School – School of Chemistry Food & Pharmacy
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications where a flexible working pattern and/or a job share is proposed. Specifically, we welcome applications where it is proposed to take up the role as half of a job share (and no indication is needed as to who the other half might be). We also welcome coordinated applications from two separate members of staff proposing to undertake the role as a job share.
Your application will require the submission of a statement of suitability and interest (1000 words max) and the attachment of an up to date CV by Wednesday 13 March.
Shortlisting and interview
- Shortlisting on Monday 18 March
- Interviews on Friday 29 March
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a question and answer session with members of the School. Presentations will take place on Monday 25 March.
For an informal conversation about either of the roles, please contact Mark Fellowes.
Please note that we need to appoint a further 2 Heads of School for the next academic year. This includes the School of Humanities and the School of Law. These will be advertised shortly.