Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation


University Of Leeds
Location 

Leeds

Employment Hours 

Part Time

Employment Type 

Contract

Salary 

£9,008 per annum

Job Highlights
  • Are you looking for a challenging leadership position and are you passionate about supporting staff to achieve academic excellence in an international and interdisciplinary context?
  • You will be an active member of the University’s Leadership Forum and of the Faculty Executive, promoting a coordinated approach to delivering innovative strategic academic development.
  • You will have a sustained track record of excellence in research and innovation, combined with excellent skills in team working and collaboration.
Job Requirements/Description

Do you have the ability to provide the strategic vision to lead the Faculty to successfully deliver the strategy for Research and Innovation? Are you looking for a challenging leadership position and are you passionate about supporting staff to achieve academic excellence in an international and interdisciplinary context?

Working with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation and the Executive Dean, you will play a major strategic role in contributing to strategic developments within the University, undertaking cross-institutional activity, facilitating links with external organisations such as industry, research councils and government and determining, leading and implementing the strategy for Research and Innovation within the Faculty.

You will be an active member of the University’s Leadership Forum and of the Faculty Executive, promoting a coordinated approach to delivering innovative strategic academic development. You will be taking on a significant leadership role and must be able to lead with a clear vision and engage others across the Faculty and University. 

You will thrive on working collaboratively in a busy and dynamic environment to enhance the reputation of the Faculty with a focus on quality and excellence. 

Academic credibility is essential. You will have a sustained track record of excellence in research and innovation, combined with excellent skills in team working and collaboration. 

The successful applicant will transition into the role during semester 2, ideally taking full responsibilities from the beginning of May. professionalism and community.

University Responsibilities:

  • Contribute actively to the University’s strategy and performance through membership of the Leadership Forum, University level committees and groups, with a direct reporting line to the Executive Dean of the Faculty;
  • Under the guidance of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation, champion and lead the University’s Research and Innovation Strategy by leading cross-institutional activity;
  • Promote interdisciplinary research, collaboration and strategic alliances as appropriate, working proactively with other ProDeans, Theme & Platform Leaders, Executive Deans and Heads of Departments;
  • Represent the University and Faculty externally, influencing external developments and sustaining partnerships to enhance our external profile and generate benefits for the University as a whole;
  • Actively role model the University’s expected leadership behaviours;
  • Work in accordance with the University’s policies, procedures and values, promoting academic excellence through integrity, inclusiveness, professionalism and community.

Honorarium: £9,008 a year (non-recurrent, non-pensionable)

Closing date: 17 November 2024

Salary: Non-recurrent, non-pensionable honorarium of £9,008 a year

University Of Leeds
Location 

Leeds

Employment Hours 

Part Time

Employment Type 

Contract

Salary 

£9,008 per annum

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