Job Description

Located at the heart of historic Leicester, De Montfort University (DMU) views itself as in that its blueprint for the future is based around four key development themes:

• Learning for Life
• Knowledge Creation
• Empowering People
• Partnerships with Purpose

There are a number of strands contributing to this including (but not limited to) which is reimagining teaching and learning through a highly acclaimed block teaching approach, the promulgation of a research strategy that sits around five interdisciplinary themes and the opening of two new overseas campuses in Dubai and Kazakhstan.

DMU\'s campus has benefitted from a \xc2\xa3136 million transformation. It is home to around 20,000 students and organises itself across four Faculties. The role in question sits within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media (CEM). Based in the Queen\'s Building that boasts unique walkways and a light, airy interior, it is a vibrant, diverse community of learning and research.

The School of Engineering and Sustainable Development is a research-active school with state-of-the-art facilities to deliver premium mainstream undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses. Graduates develop carefully balanced core knowledge and transferable skills needed to engage with solving burning societal issues. The School is also well positioned to support postgraduate research students (PhD and MPhil), working on leading-edge engineering research projects.

Its programmes and facilities are grouped into four broad areas:

• Mechanical engineering
• Electronic engineering
• Aeronautical engineering
• Energy and sustainable development

The majority of staff are engaged in either research or commercial consultancy in partnership with engineering firms throughout the UK. Research and enterprise activities are facilitated within two research institutes: the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development and the Institute of Engineering Sciences. The School\'s research and enterprise activity and lab provision allow students to spend a minimum of 50% of their time in a practical setting, developing hands-on skills and engaging with real-world engineering problems.

The School has three subject groups:

• Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
• Electrical, Electronic and Mechatronics
• Energy and Sustainable Development

The role reports to the Dean and Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience, Professor Shushma Patel who joined DMU in 2020. The appointed candidate will be required to provide comprehensive strategic leadership across the School\'s teaching and research portfolios. Applicants should have a strong personal profile and a real appetite to make a positive impact upon what is a very exciting chapter in DMU\'s history. Managerial experience is needed, as is a compelling vision as to how the School can contribute to the overall University strategy and direction of travel.

Benefits

You will benefit from access to the Teachers\' Pension Scheme; 35 days annual leave plus concessionary days and Bank Holidays; career progression; employee perks; NUS discount card; free and confidential access to the Employee Assistance confidential helpline who provide support on a range of lifestyle issues; discounted gym membership; free library memberships; buy up to five days annual leave and the cycle to work scheme. For more information, click here ( )

Equality & Diversity

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the University aims to role model positive behaviours both within the University and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such, we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

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The salary range for this role is \xc2\xa374,500 to \xc2\xa378,500*. We welcome applications from those who are already Professors, or from aspiring Professors seeking conferment of a Personal Chair, who meet our criteria. The salary range for those applicants meeting our professorial criteria is \xc2\xa373,354 to \xc2\xa3124, 231* - Appointment within this range will depend upon the professorial standing of the applicant.

*Effective from 1 August 2023.

How to Apply

Applications should consist of a CV accompanied by a covering letter addressing the criteria in the person specification.

For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Liz James:

E: elizabeth.james@berwickpartners.co.uk

T: 0121 654 5924

Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 31st August 2023

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