University of Surrey Head of the School of Economics
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Head of the School of Economics
Competitive Salary
The University of Surrey is a global university with a world-class research profile and an enterprising spirit. Inventive and forward-thinking, its heritage shows a recurring theme of going its own way, doing things differently – and achieving notable results. Surrey has ambitious aims to be one of the world’s leading universities and a top 10 University in the UK by 2017.
The University’s School of Economics has a long-standing reputation for its vibrant and supportive research environment. Over the past two years, the School has hired 13 new academic staff and now numbers 32, and will rise to 40 by 2015, with expertise across a broad range of research areas. The School is ranked 7th overall in the Guardian Good University Guide 2013 and 10th overall in the Times Good University Guide 2012. The School moved into first place amongst Russell and 1994 Group universities in the 2012 National Student Survey, a reflection of its high quality teaching and excellent student experience. Student recruitment is buoyant with Economics attracting high calibre candidates, many of whom go on to postgraduate study at Surrey and other leading universities.
Located within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, the School benefits from close working relationships with colleagues across the faculty as well as the wider University. Strong connections with business and major economic institutions enrich the curriculum and make a significant contribution to the impact of our research and the high rates of employment for Surrey’s Economics graduates.
The Head of School role presents an exciting opportunity to lead the School of Economics in its development as a top 10 Department. Applications are invited from exceptional candidates who are established scholars with interests in any area of Economics and Econometrics and can demonstrate a distinguished research profile and a strong commitment to fostering a collegial learning community. Evidence of strategic vision, motivational leadership and proven strengths in managing academic staff will be essential.
In return, we offer an exciting and forward thinking working environment, generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, childcare assistance, on-site restaurants, leisure facilities and access to a variety of staff development opportunities.
Applicants are invited to submit on-line www.surrey.ac.uk/jobs Alternatively, please contact FBEL Human Resources, either via email (FBELHR@surrey.ac.uk) or by telephone on 01483 683986 quoting job reference 9110.
Closing date for applications: Friday 18 January 2013.
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