Chief Academic Leader, Physics & Astronomy

The University of Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days' leave

Pension

Benefits and discounts

Flexible working

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking a qualified Head of School for the School of Physics & Astronomy to lead strategic direction, governance and the academic staff in delivering world-class teaching, research and student experience. This role carries significant accountability and requires an internationally evidenced leadership track record.

The post holder will steer resource allocation, develop programme strategy, foster external partnerships and contribute to the College’s strategic

Qualifications

• A1 Academic – Level 10 (Professor, including Clinical)
• A2 PhD or demonstrable evidence of equivalent training and experience
• C1 Successful and sustained leadership demonstrated internationally
• C2 Proven track record of academic leadership and teambuilding
• C3 Leadership style fostering collaborative culture and high performance
• C4 Significant senior-level experience in an academic environment
• C5 Strong understanding of priorities and strategy of funders and policy makers
• C6 Experience in staff management and performance development
• C7 History of supporting early career academics and PhD supervision
• C8 Experience in strategic and operational management and planning
• C9 Experience in financial planning and resource allocation
• C10 Experience leading and implementing change
• E1 Ability to articulate a coherent academic vision for the School
• E2 Ability to unite staff into multidisciplinary teams
• E3 Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders
• E4 Ability to manage resources for self-sustaining income
• E5 Ability to motivate development of postgraduate programmes
• E6 Experience in encouraging entrepreneurial activity
• D1 Fellowship of a relevant society and international appointments

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an ambitious vision for the School aligned to College objectives
• Influence and contribute to College and University strategy
• Manage academic, physical and financial resources to support growth
• Provide academic leadership and direction across disciplines
• Lead and motivate the School and staff with a culture of excellence and accountability
• Strive for recruitment, development and retention of staff with PDR processes
• Support research strengths and external collaborations in funding pitches
• Promote internationalisation and partnerships in line with strategy
• Oversee learning, teaching, and quality assurance in line with policies
• Promote external relations and engagement with stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Academic leadership

Team building

Strategic planning

Resource management

Finance/ budgeting

Change management

Strategic development

extern al funding awareness

Policy understanding

Education

PhD or equivalent

Professor (Level 10)

Job description

The University of Glasgow is seeking a qualified Head of School for the School of Physics & Astronomy to lead strategic direction, governance and the academic staff in delivering world-class teaching, research and student experience. This role carries significant accountability and requires an internationally evidenced leadership track record.

The post holder will steer resource allocation, develop programme strategy, foster external partnerships and contribute to the College’s strategic