Head of Society & Environment — Lead Teaching & Research

University of Hertfordshire; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident

Job summary

University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield seeks a Head of Department of Society and Environment to provide strategic leadership for a diverse academic portfolio within the School of Law, Education and Society. You will report to the Deputy Dean and shape direction, performance and development of the department, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, research, enterprise and student experience.

You will oversee planning, standards, curriculum innovation, workload, staff development and resource

Qualifications

• Leadership of an academic department to align with university priorities.
• Oversee academic quality and standards across teaching, learning and research.
• Manage workload, staff development and budget to support strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Department of Society and Environment.
• Lead departmental planning and delivery in line with School and University priorities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture for staff and students.

Job description

University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield seeks a Head of Department of Society and Environment to provide strategic leadership for a diverse academic portfolio within the School of Law, Education and Society. You will report to the Deputy Dean and shape direction, performance and development of the department, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, research, enterprise and student experience.

You will oversee planning, standards, curriculum innovation, workload, staff development and resource