Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science amp Engineering

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At the University of Plymouth our roots go back over 160 years, but it is our contemporary relevance that gives us our energy and direction. Our research is committed to addressing the global challenges that demand interdisciplinary working and informs an educational experience that places emphasis on practical, real-world experiential and interprofessional learning. The University’s mission is to advance knowledge and transform lives through excellence in teaching and learning and world-class research, sustained international impact, a stimulating student experience, and with a commitment to supporting our southwest community and businesses. The University has over 19,000 students, a further 7,000 studying for a Plymouth degree at partner institutions in the UK and internationally, and over 182,000 alumni pursuing their chosen careers globally. We are a UK top 50 University (THE rankings 2024) and have a significant global presence with world-class research across a wide range of disciplines including marine science and engineering, environmental and earth sciences as well as health and medical research, cybersecurity, robotics, and psychology. The Faculty of Science and Engineering comprises three schools and two strategic institutes: School of Biological and Marine Sciences, School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences The Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute With cutting edge facilities and substantial research excellence, with an international reputation across marine and biological sciences, earth sciences and sustainability, coastal engineering, computing and robotics to name a few. The University is seeking a new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering to deliver faculty-wide strategic leadership at a time of rapid change in the higher education sector. The post-holder will have significant academic and personal credibility. They will be adept at strategic direction setting and business planning, with demonstrable ability to navigate complex systems and engender the confidence of a wide variety of stakeholders, building on Plymouth’s reputation as a trusted partner across marine and computer science. Candidates will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of the disciplines represented in the Faculty, have a flexible outlook, a tolerance of ambiguity and be solution orientated in all that they do. The incoming Executive Dean will manifest a ‘real-world’ perspective, a high degree of emotional intelligence and relationship management skills, alongside sharp commercial acumen. As a member of the University Executive Group, they will play an important role in institutional strategic and operational decision-making. The successful candidate will exhibit outstanding leadership ability alongside a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges in further developing a thriving Faculty of Science & Engineering, and proven track record of senior leadership and management in an equivalent context. A highly effective communicator and an inclusive leader, applicants will have proven ability to inspire individuals to work towards common goals with a commitment to working collaboratively and in partnership with staff and students across the University. The Executive Dean will be a Professor or equivalent who is excited by the opportunity to build on the Faculty’s success to date and lead it forward during a time of real opportunity. For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Murray – Senior HR Partner (****). Please upload your CV and covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description. This is a permanent full-time position. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms, including flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT , and people from all socio-economic backgrounds. Job Description Candidate Pack
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Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
Senior Manager Scale
Package:
Permanent, Full-time
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
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learning. The University’s mission is to advance knowledge and transform lives through excellence in teaching and learning and world-class research, sustained international impact, a stimulating student experience, and with a commitment to supporting our southwest community and businesses.
The University has over 19,000 students, a further 7,000 studying for a Plymouth degree at partner institutions in the UK and internationally, and over 182,000 alumni pursuing their chosen careers globally. We are a UK top 50 University (THE rankings 2024) and have a significant global presence with world-class research across a wide range of disciplines including marine science and engineering, environmental and earth sciences as well as health and medical research, cybersecurity, robotics, and psychology.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering comprises three schools and two strategic institutes:
School of Biological and Marine Sciences,
School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute
With cutting edge facilities and substantial research excellence, with an international reputation across marine and biological sciences, earth sciences and sustainability, coastal engineering, computing and robotics to name a few.
The University is seeking a new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering to deliver faculty-wide strategic leadership at a time of rapid change in the higher education sector. The post-holder will have significant academic and personal credibility. They will be adept at strategic direction setting and business planning, with demonstrable ability to navigate complex systems and engender the confidence of a wide variety of stakeholders, building on Plymouth’s reputation as a trusted partner across marine and computer science. Candidates will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of the disciplines represented in the Faculty, have a flexible outlook, a tolerance of ambiguity and be solution orientated in all that they do. The incoming Executive Dean will manifest a ‘real-world’ perspective, a high degree of emotional intelligence and relationship management skills, alongside sharp commercial acumen. As a member of the University Executive Group, they will play an important role in institutional strategic and operational decision-making.
The successful candidate will exhibit outstanding leadership ability alongside a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges in further developing a thriving Faculty of Science & Engineering, and proven track record of senior leadership and management in an equivalent context. A highly effective communicator and an inclusive leader, applicants will have proven ability to inspire individuals to work towards common goals with a commitment to working collaboratively and in partnership with staff and students across the University. The Executive Dean will be a Professor or equivalent who is excited by the opportunity to build on the Faculty’s success to date and lead it forward during a time of real opportunity.
For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Murray – Senior HR Partner ( ****
Please upload your CV and covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.
This is a permanent full-time position.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms, including flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT , and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.
Job Description
Candidate Pack
A9939
Senior Manager Scale
0
0
Academic/Research
Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Permanent, Full-time
37
FR Permanent Fulltime All Year
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

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