Head of the Department of English, History & Creative Writing
Languages, Literature and Culture,Languages,Literature,Historical and Philosophical Studies,History,Creative Arts and Design,Other Creative Arts
Short info about job
Company: Edge Hill University
Department: English, History & Creative Writing
Salary: Competitive Salary
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1366 5127838
Fax: +44-1546 8967285
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Detail information about job Head of the Department of English, History & Creative Writing. Terms and conditions vacancy
Make a difference, every day, to the lives of our staff and students.
About You
An enthusiastic, resilient and skilled professional of exceptional academic stature, you will be committed to providing an exceptionally good experience for all our students and demonstrate the ability to integrate research and teaching. Your well-developed personnel skills and experience of managing an academic department will be key to your success in this rewarding leadership role. Demonstrable experience of close collaborative working with other academics and professionals is essential and may be evidenced through direct work experience or joint working on knowledge exchange projects and funded research.
About the Role
Edge Hill is one of Britain’s fastest growing universities in which teaching and research are equally valued. The university has embarked on a long-term plan to review and invest in its research base, the first fruits of which are reflected in its REF 2014 performance, which saw its quality-related income increase by 355%, the highest proportion of improvement in the sector.
As Head of Department you will push forward priorities for research and for teaching excellence. By providing visionary leadership and well-honed emotional intelligence you will assist in the further development of a culture of high performance whilstmaking a major contribution to developing the external profile of the department and in supporting a group of talented staff in all aspects of academic performance.
Rewards/Benefits
We want you to feel happy when you come to work and proud when you go home.
As a senior colleague at Edge Hill University you will have access to a generous pension scheme, opportunity for corporate healthcare and an environment in which you can make a difference.
From the moment you join us you have the opportunity to enhance your skills. We offer a range of specialist development sessions and academic development opportunities along with an award winning and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing programme (HR Excellence Awards 2017). To support your wellbeing you are able to enjoy a lunchtime stroll across our beautiful campus, book an appointment with our onsite hairdresser, have your car valeted, or get together with colleagues over free food and drink to watch the latest film on one of our Film Nights.
This is just a taste of what we are able to offer you at Edge Hill University.