Coventry University is achieving an unprecedented level of success. Having been recognised as 1st in the world for Massive Online Open Courses in the MoocLab’s World University Rankings 2021, secured 26th spot in the 2021 Guardian University Guide, and achieved Gold for outstanding teaching and learning in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework, our vision is to continue to enhance our position as a leading provider of innovative education and impactful research both nationally and across the world.The Faculty of Business and Law is a key part of this dynamic and innovative university group, with excellent links to major national and international organisations and close partnerships with universities around the world. Currently home to around 8,500 students, with 40% international, we are continuing to experience growth and are expanding our international reach.
Coventry Law School is an internationally recognised legal educator with a collaborative and supportive ethos, which builds a strong community of legal academics and makes it a place where people want to work. We put the students at the centre of what we do, and seek to build an environment where all students can meet their full potential and realise their goals. We place a strong emphasis on innovative and authentic education, and leverage on our recognition as an International Law School to provide our students with a contemporary and global understanding of the law.
To support this work, the Law School is seeking to appoint an Associate Head of School (Global Engagement). The role holder will lead on key activities within the Global Engagement portfolio, including TNE, staff and student mobility, COIL, and the internationalisation of our curricula. The role holder will be responsible for managing links with the School’s strategic international partners, as well as developing new strategic partnerships.
Role Purpose:
The role holder will have a growing reputation in a combination of teaching and/or scholarship and/or research, a good understanding of resource management and experience of project management. This role holder will lead on the global engagement strategy within the Law School, and will be responsible for delivering and monitoring the implementation of the strategy throughout the School.
Person Specification:
The successful candidate should have:
If you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes required and would like to informally discuss this role further, please contact Dr Gary Betts, Head of Coventry Law School via email G.Betts@coventry.ac.uk
All Applicants must complete our online application form.
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