Faculty Dean of Health Sciences and Wellbeing

At Leeds Trinity University, we aspire to make a difference to the people, the professions, and the places that we serve, and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people to join our University community.  We are ranked top in Yorkshire for learning community and pride ourselves on being the University where our students are a name, not just a number. The University has a distinctive, employability-focused educational offer and works closely with employers to address the skills needs of today’s workforce. Applications are invited for the following post:

Faculty Dean of Health Sciences and Wellbeing

Hours of Work:  Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract type:   Permanent

Salary:              £Competitive

At Leeds Trinity University, we find ourselves in an exciting period of growth and transformation. From a set of strong foundations, we are on an inspiring journey in relation to academic development, employability, careers, and the positive contribution we can make in our region, the country and wider world.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional academic leader to be at the forefront of the creation of our Faculty of Health, Wellness and Life Sciences that will bring together new courses from 2024, with the existing Schools of Children, Young People & Families, and Sport & Wellbeing.

The role is an integral part of the academic leadership team and reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

As Faculty Dean, you will oversee the development of the newly established Faculty in line with the University’s vision and Strategic Plan, which includes a significant investment in Health & Life Sciences, and its translation into appropriate policies and operational plans.

Your breadth and depth of knowledge across science and allied health puts you in a strong position to lead and develop the range of academic disciplines across the institute, identifying new opportunities internally, regionally, nationally and internationally, and strengthening research capability and capacity.

In addition, building on your existing strong professional connections, you will be a credible and well-respected representative for the University externally, supporting further enhancement of the University’s strategy and impact by maximising the opportunities this multidisciplinary environment offers in relation to curriculum development, digital innovations in learning and teaching, and research and knowledge exchange.

This requires a clear strategic thinker with strong influencing skills and an outstanding track record of developing academic provision and delivering change. A Professorial title will be offered if the successful candidate meets our criteria.

This advert will close on Thursday 19^th October however we may close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications. So, if you’re interested in an exciting career with Leeds Trinity University, apply now.

Further details and the online application are available at: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs.

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk or call 0113 283 7130.

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented at this level within the University: Women, LGBT+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.

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