UWS Provost & Deputy Principal/ Deputy Vice Chancellor REQ000986

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Executive GroupUWS Provost & Deputy Principal/ Deputy Vice - ChancellorREQ000986Full-timeUniversity of the West of Scotland (UWS)’s ambitious Strategy 2025 sets clear goals over the next 5 years and lays the foundation for the University towards 2050. At this key point in its development, the University’s focus is on achieving high-quality teaching and research, with a global engagement agenda to reflect the needs of the 21st century workplace. In the ever-changing higher education landscape, particularly post-COVID-19, this post will be pivotal in driving forward UWS’ success on a global scale. In alignment with the refreshed Strategy, UWS Principal & Vice-Chancellor, Professor Craig Mahoney, is seeking to appoint an inspirational and talented individual to the post of Provost & Deputy Principal/Deputy Vice-Chancellor, to play a key part in the University’s Executive team.The successful candidate will support the Principal & Vice-Chancellor in delivering the strategic ambition of UWS, providing key oversight of the running of the University and developing its relationships with partner organisations, to enable the Principal & Vice-Chancellor to focus on his outward-facing role as the global ambassador for the University. The Provost & Deputy Principal/Deputy Vice-Chancellor will also provide dynamic and inspiring leadership to the University’s Deans, ensuring that their academic schools deliver an outstanding student experience and increase their research outputs.Responsibilities of the role include:• Leading on both strategic and operational planning, shaping the institutional strategy and priorities, including periodic review of the Strategy. • Providing leadership of the academic portfolio, promoting a culture of excellence and innovation, including motivating and inspiring the Deans of School to deliver an outstanding student experience coupled with driving and diversifying income streams. • Working with the Vice-Principals to ensure that research and teaching are delivered across the University to the highest standards.• Supporting the Principal & Vice-Chancellor in the running of the University, deputising for the Vice-Chancellor where required. • Working with Executive colleagues to ensure the sustainability of the University, from an ecological, social and economic perspective. • Liaising with external stakeholders to continually enhance the reputation of the University, and increase its profile, whilst developing and maintaining strategic academic partnerships. You should be a passionate, strategic thinker with high levels of emotional intelligence. Someone who translates strategy into effective action and is prepared to run with new ideas and inspire colleagues to make them work.To find out more, contact Alan Walter of executive search firm Dixon Walter who are supporting the University in this appointment process – Tel / Email or visit -education/opportunities/dvc-uws/• Closing date for applications: 12 June 2020.• Scheduled interview dates: 8 & 9 July 2020• Interviews may need to take place virtually, given the current climate, and appropriate arrangements will be made to accommodate thisAbout UWSUniversity of the West of Scotland is a dynamic and student-centred university: with campuses in Scotland in Paisley, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and Ayr, and a newly expanded campus in central London; approximately 20,000 students and 1300 staff; a £120+ million annual turnover; and four academic schools offering programmes designed with industry demand at their core. UWS has a portfolio of employer-focused academic programmes leading to Bachelor, Masters and PhD degrees. The University’s highly regarded research infrastructure has seen UWS gain a growing global reputation for its pioneering research activity.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.Proud member of the Disability Confident employer schemeAbout Disability ConfidentA Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.