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Professor and Head of the School of Physics

University of Bristol - Academic_V2

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 16th January 2023
Closes: 12th February 2023
Job Ref: ACAD106321

The role

The University of Bristol seeks to appoint an outstanding academic leader as the Head of its School of Physics. Sitting within Bristol’s renowned Faculty of Science, the School undertakes world-class research and is committed to the highest international standards of teaching and student experience.

As Head of School, you will occupy a key academic leadership position within the University.  Reporting to the Faculty Dean, you will lead and manage the academic business of the School in relation both to strategy and operations.

The appointment will be for four years, and is subject to renewal.

What will you be doing?

  • Leading the School’s academic direction and day-to-day running.
  • Promoting research excellence and fostering a positive, high-performance research culture, in line with the University’s world-leading research reputation.
  • Ensuring continued excellence in research-led teaching, student experience and educational innovation.
  • Developing the vision and strategy for a world class School of Physics.
  • Maintaining a positive and collegiate working environment across all staff groups, with an emphasis on recruiting, developing, and retaining staff.

You should apply if

  • You have an outstanding track record of strategic and operational leadership, driven by a commitment to excellence in research and research-led teaching.
  • You have a demonstrable commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • You have international academic standing commensurate with senior professorial status in an area related to one or more of the disciplines within the School.
  • You have a record of success in promoting excellent education and student experience, and in enabling colleagues to be excellent researchers and teachers.
  • You have proven ability to build networks and partnerships.

Additional information

For informal enquiries about the position please contact: 

Professor Jens Marklof, Dean of the Faculty of Science via Mary Mussett, Executive Administration Manager.  E-mail: pa-science@bristol.ac.uk 

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Sunday 12th February 2023.

We seek to attract, develop, and retain individuals from the widest possible talent pool and the broadest possible range of backgrounds.  We are committed to building an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We particularly welcome applications from Black African, Black Caribbean and other minority ethnic groups, as they are currently under-represented across our university.

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