The School of Life Sciences delivers a broad provision of science related academic themes including Biomedical Science, Sport and Exercise Science, Food and Nutrition, Sports Therapy and Forensic Science.
Our multidisciplinary courses focus on areas including the biological basis of human health and disease, analysis of the chemical composition of materials and the evaluation and defence of forensic evidence against legal challenge. Courses also concentrate on the application of scientific principles to the way the body functions during sport and physical activity, prevention and treatment of injuries, food science, nutrition and diet-related health issues.
From specialised laboratories with focus on experimentation and methodical analysis to our expert strength and conditioning suite, we believe in hands-on-learning and our facilities are the ideal environment for the study of life at every level. In 2017 we will move to our purpose built Science and Health Building, which will feature 'Superlabs' for 250 students and an indoor running track.
All undergraduate courses have an option of completing a sandwich or placement year in the UK or abroad. We have strong international links and recently the School has partially funded student visits to Argentina, India, Florida, Malawi and Dublin.
Teaching is influenced not only by our provision of consultancy to external clients but our associated Faculty Research Centre, Applied Biological and Exercise Sciences, which achieved a REF2014 score in which the majority of our research was judged to be world leading or internationally excellent.
Reporting to the Head of School with a functional reporting line to the Faculty's Associate Dean - International, you will have specific responsibility for developing the Internationalisation agenda across the School, ensuring portfolio objectives are understood and applied effectively in fulfilment of the University's Mission Statement and Corporate Plan.
You will work with the Associate Deans for Marketing & Recruitment and International in the planning of student numbers, ensuring recruitment targets and other objectives for international activities/collaborations are delivered at School level, consistent with the Corporate Plan. This will involve close liaison with the Academic Registry, the International Office, and Academic Partnerships Unit (APU).
It will be your responsibility to oversee new and existing international partnership developments, being the primary point of contact with the Academic Partnerships Unit (APU). This will involve coordinating the activity of Link Tutors at School level.
Alongside the Head of School and the Faculty's Associate Dean International, represent the School externally in relation to international activities and events. You will work with the Associate Dean, International and the CGE to organise and manage staff-led student field trips, international summer camps and both outbound and inbound exchanges. You should take a lead in optimizing staff and student mobility.
Each Associate Head of School post embraces two distinct aspects; a portfolio-focused element and an academic role at Principal Lecturer level (or above). Our intention is that you should contribute significantly in both capacities and develop your potential for advancement within the University. Whilst this is a permanent appointment, tenure to the specialist Associate Head of School element will be by way of a secondment of 4 years.
Applicants considering these opportunities should also refer to the Principal Lecturer job description and person specification highlighted at the top of the site's opening page. 50% of your time will be allocated to your substantive role as Principal Lecturer, 50% to the Associate Head role. Please refer to the webpages Terms and Conditions and Career Development for further guidance.
Teaching, research and scholarly activity will be delivered through your substantive academic role and you will participate fully as a member of the School management team
You will be expected to have a PhD together with experience in a relevant subject area (or an equivalent level of professional experience and a relevant Postgraduate degree) alongside a record of academic excellence and of delivering an innovative, student-centred curriculum.
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