Head of Division (Biological Sciences and Health)

Job Location	Blantyre
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£68,892 - £77,139 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

School of Health & Life SciencesHead of Division (Biological Sciences and Health) - REQ002151As Head of Division, you will be key to the successful delivery of the school’s contribution to the ambitions and priorities identified in the university strategy.In this crucial senior management role, you will provide strong, dynamic and inspirational leadership and management within the division. With responsibility for academic activity and quality in teaching, research, subject development, knowledge exchangeand internationalisation at divisional level, you will contribute to achieving the school’s plan, through the delivery of an innovative portfolio of industry-led/research-informed programmes, offering an outstanding student experience, excellent teaching,and delivery of impactful, high-quality, leading-edge research, knowledge exchange, consultancy, CPD, and other innovation activities.You will oversee the allocation and management of workload and resource planning, developing and reviewing the performance of academic staff. You will uphold the values of Athena SWAN and undertake responsibilities and duties as agreed with the Deputy Deanof the School.The successful candidate should have the following:

Doctoral level qualification
Degree in discipline relevant to the division/school
Higher Education Fellowship
Significant experience of contemporary learning, teaching and assessment within Higher Education, with a commitment to delivering high quality teaching to support an outstanding student experience.
Experience and knowledge of quality assurance and quality enhancement systems, with an inclusive curriculum development approach that demonstrates equality as well as sharing of good practice
Be able to demonstrate experience in successfully managing people and process either in a line or staff management capacity
Heightened skills in effective planning, organising and problem solving with excellent liaison, networking, influencing and communication skills.
Appropriate evidence of external engagement which is clearly in line with the School’s priority areas for the future (e.g. external engagement in terms of research, or knowledge exchange, or engagement with professional bodies or other external organisations)

ABOUT USUWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universitiesworldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significantforce in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills thatset them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you willplay a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities - among the very best in the country - and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private,public and third sectors.We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
An additional day’s leave to celebrate your birthday
23% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
Fitness facilities across our campuses
Free gym membership
Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Professional, career and research development opportunities

Closing date: Tuesday 11th July 2023 at 9.00 amInterviews date: Thursday 20th July 2023The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.

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