Academic vacancies
Head of Academic Development
Faculty of Development and Society
Department of Law Criminology and Community Justice (LCCJ)
Permanent
Full-time
Salary £56,467 to £59,897 per annum, dependent on experience
Vacancy reference: DS 5085/12
This post is open to existing Principal Lecturers within the Department of Law, Criminology and Community Justice only
Sheffield Hallam is an innovative and responsive University, committed to the belief that high quality teaching and research can transform individuals, organisations and communities. The Faculty of Development and Society brings together a diverse range of subjects with a focus on social and economic transformation and multidisciplinary working. We achieve this by delivering cutting-edge teaching, research and knowledge transfer and building strong partnerships in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
The Department is modern, dynamic and student-focused. It has a vibrant and growing portfolio of high quality undergraduate awards with a focus on applied and clinical learning. Our teaching portfolio emphasises employability and internationalisation. The applied nature of our undergraduate awards ensures that our graduates are prepared for the job market and the department has responded to the demand for students to bring an international perspective to all awards. The department also has a developing postgraduate portfolio.
This senior role will provide support to the Head of Department in the management and oversight of all matters relating to academic development in the Department, particularly Learning Teaching and Assessment, and Quality Standards and Management Enhancement around academic programmes. You will have experience of and the ability of leading and managing academic staff successfully. You will have a close working knowledge of the academic development agenda within the Department which will be commensurate with a strategic and leadership level.
Non-EU Nationals please note
We welcome applications from non-EEA applicants. However, we have a legal
responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the
UK. Before applying please check whether you would be eligible to work in the UK
under the points-based system by using the UKBA points-based
calculator. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website. If you
will need a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship, contact us before applying to
check whether we should be able to issue one if you’re appointed.
Closing date: 29 August 2013 at 12 noon
Job share applicants welcome
