At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead academic departments and enhance teaching, learning, and student experiences.
- Company: Dynamic university fostering creativity and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Other info: Join a diverse community and enjoy excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education in a vibrant and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience and a passion for academic excellence.
The predicted salary is between 71566 - 71566 £ per year.
The University is seeking exceptional leaders to apply for a secondment role of Associate Head of Academic Departments to support the Head of Departments in providing academic and operational leadership across all areas of the departments within the College of Creativity, Technology and Society. You will contribute to delivering high-quality teaching, learning, research, knowledge exchange, and student experience by overseeing delegated areas of responsibility and ensuring smooth running of day‑to‑day activities.
You will work collaboratively with the Head of Academic Department, other Associate Head of Academic Department, academic and professional service colleagues to foster an inclusive and high‑performing academic community. We are seeking twelve Associate Head of Departments for the College (two for each department) in the following areas:
- Brighton Business School
- Department of Architecture and Environments
- Departments of Arts and Design
- Department of Engineering, Games and Computing
- Department of Law and Society
- Department of Media and Creative Technologies
This is a 0.5 FTE seconded role, initially for a 3‑year period. Interested candidates should provide an expression of interest (max. 2 sides of A4) stating which department they are applying for, and what experiences they can bring to this role.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non‑belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under‑represented by Minority Ethnic staff.
For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system, with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK. Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.
Associate Head of Academic Department (College of Creativity, Technology and Society) - Interna[...] in Brighton employer: University of Brighton
The University of Brighton is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a commitment to equality and diversity, the University fosters a supportive environment where innovative ideas thrive, particularly within the College of Creativity, Technology and Society. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and a strong emphasis on collaboration, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in academia.
