Head of School of Humanities vacancy

The University is seeking to appoint a new Head of School of Humanities after Professor Helen Parish announced she will be leaving the University.

The post is now open for applications from internal applicants only, either from colleagues within Humanities or across the University who are keen to develop their careers further by taking on an academic leadership and managerial role at the University. 

The post is on a six-year fixed term basis, starting in the Spring Term 2023.

The Head of School is responsible for providing the School’s academic leadership, and also contributes to the broader leadership of the University.

How to apply

To apply, and to read the job description and person specification for the role, visit the Head of School – Humanities internal online advert.

You will be asked to enter your personal details, submit a statement of interest and suitability (1000 words max) and attach a copy of your CV.

Applications must be received by 23:59 on Sunday 18 December 2022.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Professor Mark Fellowes, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Planning & Resource).

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications where a flexible working pattern and/or a job share is proposed to undertake the role as a job share.

Specifically, we welcome applications where it is proposed to take up the role as half of a job share (and no indication is needed as to who the other half might be). We also welcome coordinated applications from two separate members of staff proposing to undertake the role as a job share.

Shortlisting and interview dates

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 19 December 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to and interview and to undertake a short presentation to colleagues in the School on the morning of Friday 13 January 2023.

In the presentation, the candidate should set out their key priorities for the School, should they be appointed. Following the presentation there will be the opportunity for colleagues in the School to ask questions of each candidate.