Interim

Bournemouth University Business School is a dynamic AACSB-accredited School with strong commitments to addressing the UNSDGs in our education, research and professional practice.  As an internationally prominent, nationally recognised, and regionally embedded Business School, we play a key role in preparing tomorrow’s leaders to bring humanity to business. We are driven to create the best possible environment in our Business School that supports our mission to ‘inspire people and organisations to grow in a responsible and empathetic way through a Fusion of innovative education, research and practice’.  As a Connected Hub, we ‘make a difference’ to business and society through our students, graduates, and our regional, national and international stakeholder networks.  Our Small Business Charter Award and other professional accreditations reflect the value of our civic commitments.

We continue to build on our strong research and knowledge exchange impact agenda through our Research Centres in Sustainable Business Transformation, Crisis and Disaster Management; Sport, Inclusivity and Wellbeing; Sustainable and Socially Responsible Consumption; and International Tourism and Hospitality.  Our research and professional practice activities strongly underpin our approach to authentic education, ensuring that our students develop the graduate skills needed to succeed in an increasingly complex business world. 

The Deputy Head of Department roles provide a career path for experienced academics who wish to advance their academic excellence in a chosen specialist subject through high quality output, and who under the direction of the Head of Department, can make a significant personal and team contribution to the developing reputation of their department in line with the University’s academic strategic objectives.  The Deputy Head of Department will support the Head of Department in providing strong leadership, implement strategic policy and ensure that the highest possible standards of excellence are achieved. Under the direction of the Head of Department the Deputy Head of Department will manage, lead, and effectively deploy a team of academic staff within the Department who individually and collectively contribute to the on-going development of an academically stimulating environment aligned to the strategic direction of the Faculty.

Line management responsibilities will be divided across the Head of Department/Deputy Heads of Department with a view to ensuring an appropriate number of direct reports with relevant alignment.

A bespoke and comprehensive programme of development and support will be available for successful appointees. The programme will be framed in the context of the University’s strategic plan, BU2025.

You will be qualified to Doctorate level or equivalent in a relevant field. You will have demonstrated global research leadership, and you will be committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System .  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position.  

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2024 to provide a secondment or career development opportunity.

For further information and discussion, please contact Dr Keith Parry, Interim Head of Department, Sport and Event Management, [email protected]

THIS POST IS OPEN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AGENCY STAFF CURRENTLY WORKING AT BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLY.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.