Professor of English & College External Grant Funding Advisor

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Professor of English, School of English, Communication and Philosophyand External Grant Funding Advisor, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of English, Communication and Philosophy at Cardiff University are seeking to appoint an outstanding academic leader at Chair level. The role offers the opportunity for an academic with a world-leading profile in an area/ period relevant to the School’s world-leading research profile to also act in a leadership capacity at College level, accountable to the Dean of Research, with a particular focus on external grant capture (specifically from the AHRC).

Building on recent successes, we are looking for an individual with the ability and passion to enhance the School’s research profile, contribute innovatively to our teaching, play a key part in delivering our strategic vision and take on a leadership role in the School. The role also involves delivering targeted leadership and advice that will significantly enhance external grant capture, across all Schools in the College, from a) UK funding councils (particularly the AHRC) and b) European and international schemes.

With an international reputation in your field, you will have an outstanding record of publications and an excellent track record in research-led teaching and research leadership. You will also possess detailed knowledge of the strategic and operational aspects of UK research councils, trusts and charities, with a particular emphasis on AHRC schemes, together with an ability to enhance grant capture in cross-disciplinary areas.

Cardiff University achieved 5th place nationally in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework exercise based on the quality of its research, and 2nd place for Research. English Language and Literature at Cardiff was ranked 10th in the UK on GPA in REF2014, with 85% of its research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading both School and College towards success in REF2021.

Candidates wishing to have an informal discussion in advance of submitting an application should contact the Head of School, Professor Damian Walford Davies – +44 (0)29 2087 6049; [email protected]).

This is a full time, open ended post available to start immediately. Applications should be made online at www.cf.ac.uk/jobs

Salary: A point on the Professorial Scale that will be commensurate with the experience and achievements of the successful applicant.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.