Chair Roles

Looking for your next academic leadership opportunity? Chair roles offer experienced academics the chance to lead in their field, shape academic priorities and contribute to the development of a university or department.

Chair roles can involve leading research, teaching or academic programmes, developing strategy, supporting colleagues and building partnerships with other institutions and organisations. Depending on the position, you may also have responsibility for managing resources, mentoring staff and helping to shape the future direction of your area.

These roles are often suited to academics with a strong record of achievement and experience in leadership. Chair roles can be found across a wide range of subjects and institutions, offering opportunities to build on your expertise while taking on greater responsibility.

Browse the latest chair roles on jobs.ac.uk and discover opportunities across universities and higher education institutions. You can also set up a job alert to hear when new chair roles are advertised.