Professorial Head of the School of Humanities
University of Bristol -School of Humanities
Closing date: 24/05/2013
Language: English (UK)
Job number: ACAD100297
Contract Type: Open ended contract staff
Work Hours: Full-time
Job Type: Research and Teaching
The Faculty of Arts is seeking to appoint a new professorial head of its School of Humanities. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of internationally recognised research and proven experience of effective academic management, with the strategic vision and enthusiasm to inspire and lead a large and successful school through a period of rapid expansion.
Applications are invited from any subject area within the current remit of the School (Classics, English, History, History of Art, Theology); multi- or cross-disciplinary interests may be an advantage. The successful candidate will head the School for an agreed period of up to five years, working closely with the Dean and other heads to realise the ambitious agenda of a well-integrated, outward-looking Faculty. Beyond that period they will remain a full professor within the Faculty of Arts, and may then choose to pursue either a standard professorial position or other leadership roles.
Candidates should ensure that the statement in support of their application addresses both their suitability for a professorial appointment in the School, and their leadership of it.
