Head of School Journalism, Humanities and Social Sciences

EX11/08
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technology
£64,787 - £68,723 per annum
Stoke Campus

A strategic and creative academic leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping, enhancing and driving teaching and learning and related scholarly activities resulting in contributions to research, knowledge transfer and enterprise in the fields of Journalism, Humanities and Social Sciences.

We’re a truly progressive centre of learning, with students drawn from a rich mix of ages, backgrounds, nationalities, cultures and lifestyles. Committed to encouraging and enabling everyone to fulfil all aspects of their potential, we offer excellent standards of teaching across an extensive range of courses. What’s more, we’re dedicated to developing innovative programmes and methods of study.

The role has arisen following a process of change, so there’s never been a more exciting time to join. Providing direction, strategic and operational management to the School, you’ll be at the heart of making things happen. Promoting a culture of entrepreneurial endeavour, you’ll ensure staff and students develop within a vibrant and innovative community. A community that is both engaged and engaging. Quite simply, you’ll help mould the future of the School - and the wider Faculty. Driving cross-institutional collaboration, identifying and nurturing high profile opportunities, and leading quality assurance and enhancement projects, you’ll make sure the courses and experiences we offer stand out in a competitive market.

Naturally, we’ll expect you to have a strong academic and scholarly profile, with excellent knowledge and a track record of achievement in a relevant discipline. With a deep understanding of learning, pedagogy and creativity, you’ve demonstrated a flair for curriculum design and evaluation, programme development and the leadership of major academic change projects. Constantly seeking, sharing and eliciting ideas for improvement and invention, you are a skilful team player and you will be able to motivate teams and individuals to achieve high performance.

To find out more or to apply please click ‘Apply Online’ below.

Closing date for completed applications. 13 July 2012

Interview date details are available on Staffordshire University’s website.