Interim Head of the School of English

University of Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

ID: 7243118 (Ref.No. AHCEN1078)
Posted: May 9, 2024

Job Description

Opportunity open to academic Grade 9 / Grade 10 internal applicants in the School of English only.

Working with the School Leadership Team, you will lead on the delivery of the School’s academic plan and objectives and provide leadership to the staff in the School. You will be an active member of the University’s Leadership Forum and of the Faculty Executive Committee of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures promoting a coordinated approach to delivering innovative strategic academic development. You will lead with a clear vision, engaging others across the School, Faculty and University.

The role has a workload remission of 0.8 FTE, although this may be reviewed on appointment. If particular circumstances dictate, we may change the percentage. 

To explore the post further, or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Andrew Thorpe, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
Email: [email protected]

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures
School/Institute:  School of English
Category:  Academic
Grade:  Grade 9 to Grade 10
Salary:  Pro rata honorarium of £9,008 a year (non-recurrent, non-pensionable)
Working Time:  0.8 fte
Post Type:  Part Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (1 August 2024 to 31 January 2025)
Release Date:  Wednesday 08 May 2024
Closing Date:  Tuesday 21 May 2024
Interview Date:  Monday 10 June 2024
Reference:  AHCEN1078


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