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Deputy Head of Department for Physics & Mathematics
£72,335 - £76,741 per annum (pro rata)
About the Role
The post of Deputy Head of Department is an exciting senior academic role within the Department of Physics and Mathematics at Nottingham Trent University and within our School of Science and Technology. It encompasses developing and co-delivering key Departmental Priorities and Key Performance Indicators as well as a range of Departmental Leadership, Management, and Operational activities. The Department of Physics and Mathematics is one of the School of Science and Technology’s six departments, with just below 40 academic colleagues. The Department has been enhancing and expanding its activities across a range of areas including Teaching (Foundation Year, BSc (Hons) Bachelors, MSci and MMath Integrated Masters, and MSc and MRes Masters), Research, Scholarship and Pedagogical innovation, Professional Practice and Community and Commercial Engagement, and Knowledge Exchange.
The post-holder should provide high calibre line management and staff mentoring/development for colleagues across the Department, and actively promote a positive culture of inclusivity. The successful applicant will manage and further develop our courses portfolio (especially including our post-graduate courses), maintain, and enhance, our high quality student experience, whilst embracing opportunities to contribute to cross-School and/or cross-University developments and initiatives. Important operational duties include resource and academic workload portfolio planning, timetabling, recruitment and selection, staff induction, facilitating accreditation, and membership of committees and working groups. As well as holding and delivering their own portfolio and accountabilities, the post holder should also provide effective and competent cover for the Head of Department.
We are looking for a well-rounded and talented academic who will excel in a recognised discipline of Mathematical Science or Physics, and who will maintain and develop their own academic standing and external profile through Teaching, and through either Practice, Scholarship, or Research activities. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and will demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude to delivering strategic change programs. They will work effectively with the Head of Department on implementing the strategic and operational priorities of a forward looking Department, within a great Science and Technology School community, and a caring University that prides itself on being an inclusive employer that has a strong reputation for supporting and developing colleagues to realise their potential.
About Us
The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching, practice, scholarship, and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, engineering, forensic science, mathematics, Physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.
Our Physics and Mathematics Department has an excellent reputation of gaining high-calibre research funding and delivering international impacts. Experts from Physics and Mathematics are some of the best in their field, including in multi- and cross-disciplinary areas as diverse as bioinformatics, high frequency wave modelling in complex industrial and engineering structures, quantum computing, acoustic monitoring of honeybees, cultural heritage science, wastewater treatment, and medical technologies.
The interview date is Monday 29 April 2024. For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Professor Carl Brown (He/Him, Head of Department for Physics & Maths) at carl.brown@ntu.ac.uk
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Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers at Support for academics | Nottingham Trent University
We also offer:
- 35 days annual leave per year, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata .
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Lifestyle Health Assessment or Private Medical Insurance.
- Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- And a whole lot more…
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Whilst this role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
