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Defined by the spirit of innovation and enterprise, the University of Hertfordshire has been an innovative, vocation-first educational force for more than 70 years. From our start as a leading educator within Britain’s aeronautical industry to our extensive offering today, we have always specialised in providing the environment and expertise needed to power every kind of potential. For our thriving community of nearly 35,000 students from over 170 countries, that means high-quality teaching from experts engaged in groundbreaking research with real-world impact and access to more than 550 career-focused degree options. We are a university that never stands still. We champion social mobility and the drive to create personal and societal change. We celebrate those who break barriers. We nurture entrepreneurs and develop tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and trailblazers in healthcare, education, business, science, humanities, law, sport, and creative arts. The University’s Board of Governors and the Vice-Chancellor are now looking to appoint an exceptional individual as our next Deputy Vice-Chancellor. This is an exciting period for the University with the appointment of our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anthony Woodman, leading our strategy to 2030. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor will have the opportunity for real impact across the institution, providing leadership of our academic offering, developing and delivering our inspiring strategy, and enhancing our reputation as a leading modern university in the UK. As a key member of the executive team, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor will be responsible for executive oversight of the effective operation of the academic activities of the University, including line management of the Deans of Schools. The successful candidate will provide visible and inspiring leadership, working across the breadth of the University to help shape its future direction and be committed to furthering the University’s long-held progressive principles, such as widening access and promoting equality of opportunity. For further details, including a job description, person specification and information on how to apply, please use the relevant icon below and quote the reference: 8150. If you require documentation in an alternative format, please contact Thomas Cameron at thomas.cameron@perrettlaver.com. The closing date for applications is 23:59 GMT on Sunday, 18 January 2026. The University of Hertfordshire is committed to advancing equality of opportunity, embracing and celebrating the diversity of our community, and fostering a cohesive and inclusive culture. We believe that the inclusion of different voices and unique perspectives is what makes our community thrive. We are committed to having a positive transformational impact on every member of our university community and sharing our successes with the wider community. We are a committed equal opportunities employer. Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver, and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered an interest in. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website: http://www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy/.

Department: Department of Criminal Law – Faculty of Law Deadline: 4 Jan 2026 Start date: 1 April 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of Head of the Department of Criminal Law full-time for a fixed term of 3 years Workplace: Department of Criminal Law Employment: fixed term Working hours: 40 hours/week Number of open positions: 1 Start date: 1 April 2026 Place of work: Brno Application deadline: 4 January 2026 Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties, more than 6,000 employees and more than 30,000 students. The Faculty of Law at Masaryk University is one of four public law faculties in the Czech Republic. The current Faculty of Law at Masaryk University can be characterised as a modern, dynamic faculty where the focus is on teaching and scientific research. We are an institution where the terms "research activity" and "scientific research" are not just empty concepts. We maintain dozens of contacts with foreign experts and educational and scientific institutions at both the individual and institutional levels and provide an excellent environment for students and staff. You can find out more about us on our website https://www.law.muni.cz/content/cs/, on Facebook or on the MU Faculty of Law LinkedIn page. The Department of Criminal Law is a department of the MU Faculty of Law that provides teaching and research in the fields of criminal law, criminalistics and criminology. Main activities: responsibility for the educational and scientific activities of the department and the achievement of the required outputs and results, personnel management of the department (motivation, evaluation, and career growth of employees), responsibility for the management of entrusted funds, close cooperation with the faculty management, own teaching (including the preparation of study and teaching materials), scientific research and publishing activities. Qualifications and other requirements (mandatory): Master's degree in law, academic or scientific title of professor or associate professor, at least 10 years of experience in the field, active teaching and scientific activity and readiness to guarantee the professional subjects taught at the department, personal and professional prerequisites for leading the department, ability to teach and publish in Czech and English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage, fulfilment of the requirements under Act No. 451/1991 Coll. as amended; persons born after 1 December 1971 are not required to provide proof of this, moral integrity, information on other employment relationships of the employee within the meaning of Section 70 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended. We offer: the backing of a prestigious and successful institution, a motivating and friendly environment, support for professional and personal development, opportunities for continuous education, employee benefits (8 weeks of holiday, pension insurance contribution, meal vouchers, Multisport card, flu and tick-borne encephalitis vaccinations, and more). How to apply:  Please send your application by the above deadline via the online application form (the link can be found at the beginning and end of the advertisement). Your application must include the following documents: cover letter, structured CV, development plan for the department for the next three years in the following areas: teaching, research, human resources management, overview of scientific and publishing activities, highlighting the three most significant scientific publications; information on citation index, publications in impacted foreign periodicals, etc. photocopies of qualification documents. After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt by email. Selection process Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal or online interview. The rules for the university's selection procedures can be found on the university website in the MU Selection Procedure Rules. Information on the processing and protection of personal data at MU is available on the MU website. The MU Faculty of Law has received the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research award for its human resources policy.

Job Description HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (HKBU) Founded in 1956, HKBU strives to become a world-class research-led University in Asia for the world delivering academic and research excellence in a caring, creative, and global culture.  The University's ambitious Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-2028 sets the research direction to transform HKBU into a reputable international powerhouse for research and teaching excellence.  The University currently has an academic and teaching staff strength of about 1,000, with a total workforce of around 3,200, and a student population of over 13,000.  We offer a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through the Faculties/Schools of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Chinese Medicine, Communication, Creative Arts, Science, and Continuing Education. In Chinese Mainland, the University has successfully pioneered the establishment of a modern liberal arts university, Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU), jointly with Beijing Normal University. To further strengthen research collaborations with universities in Chinese Mainland, the University has set up a number of research centres/institutes such as the Institute of Research and Continuing Education in Shenzhen. LANGUAGE CENTRE The Language Centre is a university teaching unit with the aim to empower HKBU students with competencies in academic, professional, intercultural, and digital communication, preparing them not only for intellectual growth but also for global engagement and career success. The Centre provides diverse learning opportunities in English, Chinese and other languages, including credit-bearing and supplementary courses and activities, and enhancement services. It houses four sections: Chinese, English, Putonghua and Foreign Languages, with a total of about 50 full-time teaching staff and a small team of research/project staff, supported by an administrative team.  Part-time teachers are also engaged. The annual student enrolment in the Centre’s courses and activities is close to 15,000. We are now looking for a visionary, resourceful and dynamic individual who has extensive relevant teaching, research and administrative experience in language education to lead the Language Centre.  Director of Language Centre (at the rank of Principal Lecturer) (25260419) Reporting directly to the Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), the Director will lead the Language Centre to achieve its mission. Responsibilities: Lead and supervise the development and operations of the Language Centre, ensuring alignment with the Centre’s mission and University’s vision and strategic priorities; Oversee the design, development and delivery of the language curriculum and education activities; and collaborate with academic and administrative units in the University, as well as external partners to promote students’ language, communication and intercultural competencies; Drive innovative pedagogic practices in language education, with reference to the latest development in language education research and relevant educational technologies; and collaborate with local, regional and international partners to undertake relevant projects; Monitor students’ language performance and feedback, and use such data to inform the design and delivery of the language curriculum and activities; Supervise all staff in the Centre and oversee its administration; and Engage in university committees. Requirements: A visionary outlook and strong commitment to the holistic development of university students in general; and insights, experience and knowledge in language education in particular; A doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., language education and applied linguistics) and at least 15 years of experience including leadership and management roles in language education in the tertiary sector; Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, agility, management and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with people at different levels, and highly proficient in both written and spoken English, fluency in Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) an advantage; and Creativity and openness to integrating innovative pedagogies and technologies into language education initiatives. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to prepare a presentation and a written assessment.  The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract for three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application procedures: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their application unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.