Faculty Head of Graduate SchoolThis role is open to internal applicants currently employed within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Leeds. The Faculty Head of Graduate School is responsible, on behalf of the Faculty Executive Dean and the Doctoral College, for shaping the strategic development of postgraduate research (PGR) in the Faculty. The post-holder will work with the Dean of the Leeds Doctoral College and Faculty Pro-Dean for Research & Innovation to strengthen postgraduate research, to maintain academic standards, to assure the quality of the PGR experience, to develop the international reputation of the University, and to develop and execute a strategic approach to PGR recruitment and forecasting in line with University strategies. Guiding the Faculty's postgraduate strategy and policy, the Faculty Head of Graduate School will take a lead on recruitment and studentship matters for PGRs, including the monitoring of recruitment, progress, examination and completion of postgraduate researcher candidatures. The post-holder will play a key role in developing and supporting the work to raise the profile of postgraduate research study within the Faculty. The post-holder will be expected to work in accordance with the University’s policies, procedures, and values, promoting academic excellence through integrity, inclusiveness, professionalism, and community. The post is expected to be within the bounds of 0.3 – 0.5 FTE for a period of three years, renewable for a further two years with the approval of the Faculty Executive Dean and Dean of the Leeds Doctoral College. The post-holder will be accountable to the Faculty’s Executive Dean, with secondary reporting lines to the Dean of the Leeds Doctoral College and Faculty’s Pro-Dean for Research & Innovation. Applicants will need to hold an academic post at Grade 9 or 10. To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: , Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Email: OR , Dean of the Leeds Doctoral College Email: Location: Leeds - Main Campus
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