Academic Leader

3 days ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time
Job Purpose

To make a significant and positive impact on our strategic direction by leading and shaping our world-changing and internationally-competitive research and transnational education, provide high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, secure research funding, and provide academic leadership and management within the School/GC UESTC/College.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Lead, develop, and maintain a coherent research program in the subject area and, as appropriate, lead or contribute to external research funding applications of international standard, participating actively in the development of School and College research strategy.
  2. Maintain a track record of publications of international quality in leading peer-reviewed journals or with a scholarly press to enhance the international profile of the subject area.
  3. Play a leading role in the planning, organization, development, and delivery of the curriculum within engineering, including developing research-led courses and new teaching materials and methodologies and adopting inclusive learning approaches that recognize the needs of a diverse student cohort.
  4. Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely, and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
  5. Supervise individual student projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels to ensure their effective development and assist with difficulties, e.g., learning support/problems, including actively engaging with potential research students of high caliber intending to undertake postgraduate and doctoral research, building effective working relationships, and supervising to completion.
  6. Maintain an external profile by attending and participating in appropriate research seminars/conferences within the subject area, including developing an external role in national and international societies, peer review, or editorial process, and/or equivalent organizations and roles.
  7. Lead the development and maintenance of the subject area's reputation with key stakeholders, including developing links with relevant national and international organizations to enhance research and teaching and knowledge exchange.
  8. Take on a substantial administrative or management role within Glasgow College, as assigned by an Executive Dean, and the wider School.
  9. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
  10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
  11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan Strategy 2025: World Changers Together.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Essential:

  • A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in a related discipline with an extensive and established reputation in research and significant teaching experience within the discipline/subject area.
  • A2 Membership of a relevant professional body or commitment to achieving professional status within two years of appointment.

For appointment at Grade 10 (Professorial), in addition to the above:

  • A3 An established and internationally recognized reputation for high-quality research and knowledge exchange in subject specialization, seeking and securing external grant funding for a portfolio of research projects and mentoring early career staff to support their development in securing funding.
  • A4 A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/RI/Service/College level.
  • A5 Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/Service strategies, aims, and ambitions.
Skills

Essential:

  • C1 An established and internationally recognized reputation for high-quality research and knowledge exchange in the subject area.
  • C2 A substantial track record of publications (national and international) compatible with enhancing the School's submission to the REF.
  • C3 Established track record of successfully securing funding for research projects, and project managing as appropriate for the subject specialization.
  • C5 Engagement with the current and future priorities of the School and College strategies, aims, and ambitions.
  • C6 Proven ability to lead and deliver high-quality and innovative research-led teaching, including assessment and curriculum development.
  • C7 Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to engage at all levels within the Subject, School, College, University, and beyond, in the academic, policy, and practitioner communities.
  • C8 Record of fostering inclusion, equality, and diversity within a University community, the curriculum, or the discipline appropriate to career stage.
Experience

Essential:

  • E1 An established strong national and international reputation in a field of research within the subject area, with potential for significant further growth in the research field and substantial future funding opportunities.
  • E2 A strong track record of publication of high-quality and impact in leading international journals.
  • E3 A sustained record of gaining considerable research grant funding or equivalent.
  • E4 Extensive experience of delivering and leading teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level in engineering or a cognate discipline.
  • E5 Experience of supervising staff and/or students and of providing leadership to others.
  • E6 Experience of successfully managing research projects and grants.
  • E7 Contributions to scientific/learned societies.

For appointment at Grade 10 (Professorial), in addition to the above:

  • E8 An extensive track record of publications (national and international) compatible with enhancing the School's submission to the REF.
  • E9 An extensive track record of significant research income generation from a range of sources, including large-scale interdisciplinary programs of research, non-academic, multi-institutional, and international partnerships.
  • E10 A commitment to and track record of academic leadership and management, including a proven commitment to leading a research group and supporting the career development of colleagues, and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

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