Associate Head of School - Global Engagement

Associate Head of School - Global Engagement
Faculty of Engineering, Environment & Computing (EEC)
£53,348 - £66,083 per annum
As one of Coventry’s biggest employers, we offer some pretty impressive benefits including an excellent pension scheme and generous holiday allowances.

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Build a better future

You have ambitious plans. And - here at Coventry University - so do we. With world-class facilities and a commitment to academic excellence, together we can build a brighter future for ourselves and the people around us. So, if you’re inspired to lead, this is the perfect chance to join our global Education Group, empowering students and communities to improve their lives through teaching, learning, research and enterprise.

We offer you a place to belong and an organisation to be proud of. And we know you have a life outside the workplace, so we do our best to help you strike the perfect work-life balance - supporting your needs where we can so that you can succeed in your role.

What’s more, Coventry University is unique. Situated in the birthplace of the British motor industry and the historical heart of the UK’s world-renowned engineering and manufacturing sector, our Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing enjoys a global reputation for business-focused research and teaching.

We’re dedicated to our students and take pride in offering them a strong practical understanding as well as a good academic foundation in their subject areas. This is accomplished through an activity-based learning approach, in which academic information is reinforced by practical real-world examples. Our strong position in league table rankings, including 7th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2022), 7th for Building (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022), and 9th for Information Systems (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022), demonstrates the quality of our teaching and commitment to improving the futures of our students and graduates

JOB ROLE:

As an Associate Head of School candidates are expected to maintain their professional status and authority through teaching, and scholarly activities as appropriate as part of their academic duties. Candidates will be expected to assist the School in establishing a national and international reputation while also improving the quality of its offerings.

The AHoS is required to collaborate closely with other AHoS appointees in their Faculty and School, as well as others with comparable duties across the University, on a variety of projects. The AHoS will work closely with their respective Associate Dean for their School and portfolio, and will be accountable to the Head of School for the implementation and delivery of corporate strategy targets and objectives.

In return for your skills and commitment, we will invest in your future and offer you a range of impressive benefits including:

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Excellent Employer Pension Contribution
• Student Discount Card and other reward scheme discounts
• Funded Degree Apprenticeship Schemes
• Employee Wellbeing Resource Centre and Employee Assistance Programme

WE HIRE PEOPLE

We harness the power and potential of our people - their different cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences help us grow and create better futures for all. Together, as unique individuals, we deliver inclusive and impactful global education. We want you to know that Coventry University is an equal opportunity employer. For us, that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment and that we do not, and will not, tolerate discrimination of any kind.

So, if you share our beliefs and ambitions and want to be a part of this thriving academic community, we’d love to hear from you.

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Closing date: 29th May 2022