The University of Birmingham Dubai is seeking to appoint a Vice-Provost, reporting both to the Dubai Provost and to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Engineering and Physical Sciences of the University of Birmingham. The role of the Dubai Vice-Provost is to provide support to the leadership of the campus in specific subject areas and thematic priorities and to enhance cross-campus collaboration.
We are seeking an outstanding candidate who will provide significant strategic leadership which will positively enhance the profile of the institution in Dubai.
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Person specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate significant leadership experience within a higher education institution, have a successful track record of building effective, long-term relationships and networks alongside a commitment to world-class pedagogy and/or research, and an internationally recognised contribution to scholarship. The post holder will be expected to have an excellent reputation for delivery in enterprise, engagement and impact which has had a major influence in the disciplinary area.
You will embody the values and culture of the University of Birmingham, possess a global outlook and the cultural competency to thrive in a diverse community, with the desire to positively and proactively engage with the local agenda.
Specific experience and achievements should include:
The post holder should also be able to demonstrate:
Further details
The substantive post is based full-time in Dubai and is on standard University of Birmingham Dubai ten-year contractual terms and conditions, at Professorial level. The expectation is that the leadership component of the Vice-Provost role will account for the majority of workload, with the remainder to be allocated to research and teaching over this period. The Vice-Provost role is for four years in the first instance, with the option of either renewal or reversion to a Professorial position without Vice-Provost responsibilities.
Pre-employment
The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment.
Informal enquires may be addressed initially to: Professor David Sadler, University of Birmingham Dubai Provost, and/or Professor Mark Sterling, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Engineering and Physical Sciences via Yasmin Rani (Dubai Executive Office), [email protected]
Previous candidates need not apply.
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