University of Essex, Faculty of Science and Health
The Faculty of Science and Health brings together six academic departments and schools that make diverse contributions to the University’s strategic mission as a globally competitive, research-intensive and student-focused institution.
Scientists across our vibrant Faculty are collaborating in research and exploring innovative ways of working to improve society.
With research specialisms and impact in health, life sciences, psychology, artificial intelligence, robotics, mathematics and Big Data, our strategy is to ensure that our research and education activities reflect national and international research priorities and contribute to the resolution of real world problems. The scale of the research in the faculty was reflected in the results of the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), in which three of our departments were in the top 25 for research power in their fields (Times Higher Education research power measure, REF 2021).
Many of our staff have strong links to relevant industries and organisations, from the NHS to technology companies. Many of our degrees offer placement years or a year abroad, giving our students an opportunity to develop additional skills and enhance their CVs with relevant work experience.
For postgraduates, our schools and departments offer a wide range of taught and research degrees.
Additionally, the School of Health and Social Care, and the School of Sports, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, offer Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses which can support career progression in health-related or social work professions.
More information on our Faculty of Science and Health can be found at the following link: Faculty of Science and Health
Duties of the Role
Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor and a member of the University's executive team (University Steering Group), the Executive Dean (Science and Health) plays a central role in the delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan. They provide academic leadership for the faculty and have responsibility for its financial and wider resource management. They line manage a number of key academic roles at the faculty level, as well as the heads of the schools and departments in the faculty. They are directly supported in this by a faculty support team led by a Faculty Manager, and by relevant colleagues in professional support services.
A successful external applicant for this role will also be appointed to a substantive Chair (Professorship) in one of our academic departments, to which you will revert at the conclusion of your term of office as Executive Dean. The normal term of appointment to the role of the Executive Dean (Science and Health) is three years, with eligibility for re-appointment for a further three years. You may exceptionally be re-appointed for a further period of up to three years making a total of nine years. Upon return to your home department, you will undertake the full remit of academic duties including education, research, and leadership/citizenship. We recognise that in a research-intensive university, research credibility is essential and a percentage of your time as Executive Dean will be ring-fenced for you to maintain your research during this period.
This post is available for internal and external candidates to apply. Please note, for internal applications, only current academic members of staff appointed to the post of Professor (Ordinance 8) are eligible to apply.
A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found within the job pack.
Qualifications and Skills required
The successful candidate should hold a PhD in a discipline relevant to the University and have a distinguished academic record, including an internationally excellent research standing. A proven track record of successful academic leadership at a senior level in a higher education institution that includes a broad range of disciplines together with excellent planning skills, allied to well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are also essential. The applicant will need to publish in an area relevant to one of our Units of Assessment in future REF submissions.
As part of the process and to be successful you will be required to demonstrate how your research has been impactful within and beyond the academic sphere, recognising the importance of this and the effect it will have on the University.
The University of Essex is a campus-based University and all academic appointments are made with the expectation that you will be present on campus to fulfil the requirements of your position. At the time of a job offer, the possibility of hybrid working will be discussed and considered on an individual basis, but you will be required to be based within the UK.
For further information about the role, please visit our website; Job Details
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