Professor and Head of School

The University of Glasgow has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, transforming lives and delivering world-changing impact for almost 600 years. 

We are proud of being nationally and internationally recognised:

• Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times in 2024
• World’s top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education)
• UK top 25 University (Guardian University Guide)
• Top 20 universities in the world for sustainability (QS and THE).

The University of Glasgow is now seeking an innovative, forward-thinking leader to join the College of Science & Engineering as Professor and Head of the School of Chemistry – a world top 100 school.

The School of Chemistry has a long and proud history of world-leading research and strategic industry partnerships delivering innovation and accomplishment as well as offering a rich teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In fact, the University has been associated with eight Nobel Prizes – five directly linked to the School of Chemistry.

Alongside driving the success of the School across all areas of its mission (including high quality student experience and knowledge exchange), the post-holder will play a key role in the College Management Group, contributing to the overall leadership of the College and working with colleagues to drive excellence in Science and Engineering and across the wider University.

Despite the institution’s unique history and securely established reputation for excellence, Glasgow remains firmly focused on the future, investing in infrastructure and people to be the home of the world changers of today and tomorrow. As such, there has never been a better time to join the University.

For full information on this role please visit:  https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/professorchemistry

Standard Terms and Conditions

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and open-ended (permanent).

Individuals are appointed to the role of Head of School for a period of 4 years in the first instance.  Subject to satisfactory performance, appointments may be renewed on a mutually agreeable basis, normally for a further 2 years. The Head of School will become a substantive Professorial member of staff within the School on demitting office.

Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

Closing date: 16 November 2025

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