Associate Pro Vice Chancellor – Learning and Teaching in Salford

The University of Salford’s forward-thinking approach has powered progress for 125 years. Today, our university community encompasses over 26,000 students, 2,800 staff and 200,000 alumni from all around the world. Our unstoppable institution is bolstered by countless industry initiatives and innovative research programmes, building a thriving education community at the heart of a powerful and connected region. Our mission to enrich lives is built on four areas of focus: building prosperity and equity; enabling healthier living; improving the environment and sustainability; and developing cutting edge creative and innovative practice.

The role of Associate Pro Vice Chancellor – Learning and Teaching is a new role within the organisation, reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience. The successful candidate will undertake key leadership functions which speak directly to the University’s new strategy and mission to be student-centred, producing employment-ready graduates and addressing the skills gaps in the surrounding region.

Specifically, the post-holder will have responsibility for the holistic review of their programme offer to ensure quality and relevance, together with the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of processes to ensure outstanding learning and teaching opportunities for all their students. You will work closely with the PVC Education and Student Experience to support realisation of their ‘Inclusive Education for All’ Education Delivery Plan.

To be successful in this role you will need to evidence a track record of demonstrable impact through leadership of initiatives which enhance curriculum design and delivery with students, staff and partners. You will have a passionate commitment to leading innovation and change across the student offer and be able to evidence relevant high-quality education research outputs that have supported excellence in learning and teaching.

You will also need to be a committed completer-finisher and very much at home in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace. An outstanding influencer with high levels of emotional intelligence, you will possess outstanding communication and organisational skills.

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Wilkins at emma@dixonwalter.co.uk

Applications should be made via email to emma@dixonwalter.co.uk and must include on separate documents:

• a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification
• a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV)
• details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission)
• a completed Personal Details Form (available above)

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 4th March, 5pm. Final interviews will take place on campus on a date to be confirmed – likely to be the final week in March.

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