4776 - Associate Professor in Health Sciences / Deputy Head of School

University of Greenwich; London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health sciences is seeking an experienced academic to join as an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School. This role involves significant leadership responsibilities, focusing on curriculum development and enhancing student experiences. Candidates should possess a PhD and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and stakeholder engagement. With a vibrant faculty dedicated to education without boundaries, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching and professional development in a supportive environment. Join a dedicated team that values inclusivity and collaboration, making a real impact in the field of health sciences.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in higher education, curriculum development, and PSRB approved health programmes.
• Proven track record of academic leadership and discipline-related pedagogical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and vision, focusing on school growth and expansion.
• Support the Head of School in developing and delivering strategic priorities.

Skills

Higher Education Experience

Curriculum Development

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Academic Leadership

Pedagogical Expertise

Education

PhD or Equivalent Professional Practice

Job description

Associate Professor in Health Sciences / Deputy Head of School

School of Health Sciences

Location: Avery Hill Campus

Salary: £56,921 to £65,814 plus £4,170 London weighting

Contract Type: Permanent

Release Date: Tuesday 17 December 2024

Closing Date: Sunday 19 January 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 4776

The School of Health Sciences is part of the highly successful and vibrant Faculty for Education, Health, and Human Sciences. The faculty has a strong focus on professional and workforce development. Cross-professional collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Frequently commended for our partnership working across the sector, the school delivers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses leading to registration in nursing, midwifery, and allied healthcare professions. The University has invested massively in globally acclaimed state-of-the-art simulation centres, which will further enhance our record of teaching innovation.

Our philosophy of ‘Education without Boundaries’ means that we are committed to supporting our academic teams to deliver the highest quality student experience and success, enterprise and employment outcomes for students from all walks of life. The school enjoys high levels of student engagement and a dedicated team of internationally recognised staff who work in partnership with professional bodies, industry, research, and academic networks to expand this provision. We are equally proud of our strong and extensive network of successful Alumni.

We are looking to appoint an experienced academic to join the school as an Associate Professor in Health Sciences. In this role, you will be required to demonstrate substantial experience of working in a higher education context including curriculum development, approvals, and PSRB approved health programmes.

Aligned with the requirements of the associate professor role, the successful applicant will also undertake the role of Deputy Head of School for 75% of their time for an initial period of three years.

The role as Deputy Head of School will support the Head of School to develop and deliver on the school’s strategic priorities, focusing on school growth and expansion. You will provide strong academic leadership and vision driven by a commitment to teaching and student experience. The post holder is expected to have and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, a proven track record of discipline-related pedagogical expertise, and to provide leadership and set standards of excellence. The successful candidate must also hold a PhD or equivalent professional practice in a relevant discipline.

Staff are expected to continue delivering their academic career objectives and contribute to teaching, learning, research, and knowledge exchange where appropriate.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr. Beverly Joshua, Head of School, Health Sciences at [e-mail].

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being inclusive, collaborative, and impactful.

The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission.

The School of Health Sciences is holding an Academic Careers Event at the Avery Hill Campus on 15th January 2025. The event will give you an insight into teaching at Greenwich and provide more details about transitioning into teaching from practice for those new to higher education. We hope you will be able to join us – please find more details and link to registration here: Academic Careers Event.