University of the Year 2014 - Times Higher Education Awards
About Us
Edge Hill University is a dynamic institution with a clear sense of direction, a forward-thinking culture and significant resources to invest in its future. Edge Hill was named University of the Year in the 10th annual Times Higher Education Awards, the most prestigious accolade in the Higher Education sector. The University had previously been shortlisted three times in 2007/8, 2010/11 and 2011/12, making it the only university to be shortlisted four times in seven years. It was also named by the same publication as the Best University Workplace in its 2015 survey of staff across UK universities.
Edge Hill occupies a UK top 10 position in the National Student Survey for Overall Student Satisfaction, boasts strong levels of graduate employment and is one of the top two universities in the UK for Social Mobility. The University seeks exceptional individuals to join our intellectually stimulating, creative and inclusive community set on the outskirts of a pleasant market town, with easy access to the nearby cities of Liverpool and Manchester.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of our Masters in Surgery Programmes as a programme leader, to develop and maintain strong partnerships with clinical partners and enhance the student experience within the Faculty of Health & Social Care.
As well as leading taught elements in partnership with Wrightington Hospital; the successful candidate will play a significant role co-ordination and delivery of research methods modules and postgraduate dissertation modules, involving the supervision of students studying for postgraduate dissertations and research degrees.
The role works within a team of academics from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds and is expected to make a significant contribution to research in their chosen field and make a major contribution to the research profile of the Faculty at an exciting time in its development.
About You
An experienced HE educator, a creative and tenacious transformational programme leader, you will be excited by the opportunity to lead and develop innovation. You will be featured in recognised publications and have clear research outputs which show your interest in/ excitement for developing and disseminating knowledge.
You will be a strong team member and leader with self-reflection skills that enable you to seek opportunities and make use of your influencing skills to support wider development.
Your strong academic knowledge and skills will enable you to deliver, in partnership with Wrightington Hospital, a quality, rigorous and inspired programme.
If this sounds like you and you would like to work for a forward thinking University – this may be the role for you.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy you may wish to contact:
Kathryn Drury, Head of Department at kathryn.drury@edgehill.ac.uk
Interview will take place within one month of vacancy closing - date to be confirmed.
Closing Date: 16 Nov 2015
Category: Academic, Associate Tutor, & Research