Principal Lecturer in Cyber & Computing

Wrexham University; Wales; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrexham University’s Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering is recruiting a Principal Lecturer to lead the Cyber and Computing subject area on an 18-month fixed-term basis. The post combines operational and academic leadership of an established team with a strong recent record on student experience, working alongside the Dean and Associate Deans.

The role spans UK, international, online and partnership provision, plus development of the Cyber Innovation Academy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and influence in an academic setting.
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team and delivering strategic priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and academic leadership for the Cyber and Computing subject area.
• Lead and support the academic team, including line management of Cyber and Computing staff.
• Maintain academic excellence and support the subject's strategic direction with the Dean and Associate Deans.
• Turn strategic priorities into operational delivery, managing resources and competing priorities.
• Make evidence-informed decisions using information from multiple sources.
• Oversee a portfolio across UK and international, traditional and online delivery, transnational education and academic partnerships.
• Contribute to delivery of the University's 2030 Strategy.
• Work with Principal Lecturers across the Faculty and University to identify opportunities and share effective practice.
• Contribute to the development of the Cyber Innovation Academy.
• Work with regional schools, colleges, employers and industry partners on progression, talent pipelines, external engagement and third stream income.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Cyber/Computing expertise

Strategic planning

Change management

Job description

Wrexham University's Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering is recruiting a Principal Lecturer to lead the Cyber and Computing subject area on an 18-month fixed-term basis. The post combines operational and academic leadership of an established team with a strong recent record on student experience, working alongside the Dean and Associate Deans. The role covers a varied portfolio spanning UK, international, online, transnational and partnership provision, plus development of the Cyber Innovation Academy. Leadership without formal portfolio responsibility is also welcome.

What the job involves

• Provide operational and academic leadership for the Cyber and Computing subject area
• Lead and support the academic team, including line management of Cyber and Computing staff
• Maintain academic excellence and support the subject's strategic direction with the Dean and Associate Deans
• Turn strategic priorities into operational delivery, managing resources and competing priorities
• Make evidence-informed decisions using information from multiple sources
• Oversee a portfolio across UK and international, traditional and online delivery, transnational education and academic partnerships
• Contribute to delivery of the University's 2030 Strategy
• Work with Principal Lecturers across the Faculty and University to identify opportunities and share effective practice
• Contribute to the development of the Cyber Innovation Academy
• Work with regional schools, colleges, employers and industry partners on progression, talent pipelines, external engagement and third stream income

What’s required

Experience

• Demonstrated leadership and influence

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative leadership and relationship management skills
• Understanding of the future development of Cyber and Computing
• Organisational skills and adaptability across different modes and contexts

Nice to have

• Ability to communicate in Welsh
• Experience and leadership in learning and teaching innovation
• Experience and leadership in academic quality
• Experience and leadership in subject research
• Experience and leadership in partnerships
• Experience and leadership in innovation and enterprise