Location : Sackville Street, Manchester
Closing Date : 18/03/2019
Salary : Grade 9 Professorial
Employment Type : Fixed Term
Faculty / Organisational Unit : Science & Engineering
Division : Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Hours Per week : Full Time
Contract Duration : 1 July 2019 until 30 June 2022

Applications are invited for this strategically critical role in the Faculty of Science and Engineering for appointment in summer 2019. You will provide the academic leadership and management to ensure that the Department makes a full contribution towards the objectives of the School of Engineering, the Faculty and the University. The role offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated and successful Faculty to increase research and teaching capacity/capability and deliver innovation in all areas.

We seek an ambitious and effective individual with a proven track record in their field. We are looking for an innovative leader, able to lead a cohesive, constructive, effective and inclusive team to the highest of standards. A proven track record of managing diverse resources in a university environment is essential and previous experience as a Head of Department or School (or an equivalent unit) would be an advantage.

You will hold a substantive post as Professor of Engineering. Salary and a competitive start-up package are by negotiation, with scope to fully recognise applicants of the very highest standing. The post also carries a non-superannuable responsibility allowance of £7,000 per annum for the Head of Department role which will be for a period of three years in the first instance, renewable subject to agreement. A job description and person specification are attached.

Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae and a 1 page supporting statement demonstrating how you would undertake the duties and responsibilities attached to the post, and your ideas for further development of the role.

Applications should be submitted electronically to Nuala Taberner (Nuala.taberner@manchester.ac.uk)

The closing date for applications is midnight on 18 March 2019.

The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit: http://www.mace.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies

Enquiries about vacancy shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Alice Larkin, Head of School of Engineering

Email: alice.larkin@manchester.ac.uk

Or

Name: Professor Martin Schroder, Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Email: m.schroder@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk

Tel: 0161 850 2004

General enquiries:

Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 275 4499

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date

Further Particulars and Job Description