University of Wolverhampton

Director of Development Operations and Alumni Engagement Location: Durham, UK Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits Durham University is seeking an outstanding senior leader to appoint as Director of Development Operations and Alumni Engagement, a pivotal role within the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO). This position will provide strategic, integrated leadership across Advancement Operations, Stewardship, Campaign Management and Alumni Engagement - translating institutional priorities into coordinated delivery and measurable fundraising and engagement success. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will play a central role in driving income growth, diversifying fundraising streams and delivering a compelling, high-quality experience for alumni and donors worldwide. As a member of DARO's Senior Management Team, you will help shape strategy while ensuring operational excellence and strong governance underpin every aspect of our work. In this role, you will: Provide strategic leadership for Development Operations, Stewardship, Campaign Management and Alumni Engagement, aligning activity with DARO and University priorities. Set clear objectives and performance standards, driving income growth and diversification across priority fundraising streams. Co-develop income stream strategies with senior colleagues and lead the delivery of Durham’s alumni engagement strategy. Play a leading, externally facing role with key alumni and donor stakeholders, working closely with some of the University’s most influential supporters. Oversee the strategic deployment of alumni communications, events, volunteering, benefits, and recognition programmes, ensuring best practice stewardship and compliance. Contribute centrally to campaign governance, including case development, gift opportunity design, and campaign narrative. Lead, recruit, coach and performance-manage high-performing teams through a clear metrics and outcomes framework. Build strong partnerships with academic and professional services colleagues to maximise institutional impact and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture. We're looking for someone who can: Demonstrate senior-level experience in development operations, alumni engagement, or advancement within a complex organisation. Balance strategic vision with operational delivery, ensuring excellence in systems, processes, and stakeholder experience. Build credibility and influence with senior leaders, alumni, and donors at the highest level. Lead and motivate teams through change, embedding a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in one of the UK's leading universities - strengthening lifelong alumni relationships, enabling philanthropic success, and ensuring Durham's ambitions are delivered with impact, integrity, and excellence.

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) is pleased to announce the opening for up to two full-time academic positions (Teaching and Research stream) in Veterinary Anesthesiology. For candidates with an interest in research, UCVM has enviable access and existing collaborations with the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Depending on qualifications and career track expectations, the appointments will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The anticipated start date is June 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date. The positions require a DVM (or equivalent). Board certification (DACVAA and/or Dipl. ECVAA) is preferred, but board-eligible ACVAA or ECVAA residency-trained candidates, or a candidate holding a PhD in veterinary anesthesiology, will be considered. An additional graduate degree is considered an asset. The candidate must be eligible for licensure in the Province of Alberta. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor normally requires evidence or promise of original high-quality research and scholarship and future development as a scholar. Evidence or promise of the ability to obtain funding may also be required where appropriate. Evidence or promise of teaching proficiency or professional activity may also be required. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor requires evidence of an established academic program of a caliber equivalent to national recognition by peers. It is expected that a record of high-quality research and scholarship suitable to the discipline or field has been achieved. Evidence of ability to obtain funding to sustain a research program is required. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and expertise, including a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of courses, design learning experiences may be required. A satisfactory record of and active involvement in university, professional or community service is expected. UCVM employs a Distributed Veterinary Teaching Hospital model. Clinical time may be assigned in clinics in the community. If clinical time is assigned, opportunities are wide and varied and the successful candidate will be given guidance and support in establishing relationships with local clinics, based on desires and opportunities available. UCVM's AVMA accredited DVM program provides a comprehensive general veterinary education to approximately 100 students per year. UCVM is a research-intensive faculty with expanding research, graduate education, and advanced clinical trainee programs. Descriptions of the Faculty, its programs, and its departments can be found at www.vet.ucalgary.ca. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link. A complete application should include: Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees. Statement of teaching philosophy or teaching dossier. Statement of research interests, which can include a sample of a relevant research paper Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Within your application, indicate the rank for which you are applying. Please be aware that the application process allows only four attachments. Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Hermann M. Schaetzl, MD/PhD hschaetz@ucalgary.ca Review of applications will begin on March 9, 2026, position will remain open until filled. The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (oic@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (hrhire@ucalgary.ca). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No) For more information on this position: https://apptrkr.com/6893694. For more information about the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, click here.

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.   More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model. In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with internal and external institutions for developing up to date scientific research and at continent level in order to address real challenges. All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams. The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems. About the Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering (CBS)   The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering Department (CBS) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The main objective of CBS is to set up a distinctive research-teaching program, of international level, to meet the research and teaching challenges of UM6P, in particular on green and environmental chemistry applied to all aspects of chemical sciences: organic and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical biology, biochemical and thermal reactions. Research at CBS is organized around several major areas, which aim to answer challenging industrial questions, from complex chemical and biochemical reactions to scale-up and validation of process engineering. CBS projects aim at an in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms of all transformations in order to propose new original alternatives in terms of efficiency, environmental friendliness and sustainability. Job Description   We are seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor in Environmental Chemistry to join our research and teaching team. The successful candidate will develop innovative projects related to waste management (solid, liquid, and gaseous), air and water pollution control, and sustainable treatment solutions, particularly in relation to phosphate industry challenges, including odor control and emissions reduction. Responsibilities: Develop and lead research projects in environmental chemistry, with a focus on industrial applications related to phosphate processing, odor emissions, and air and water pollution control. Design innovative solutions for waste treatment, emission reduction, and odor mitigation in industrial settings. Teach courses related to green chemistry, environmental analysis, and chemical engineering. Supervise master's, Ph.D., and postdoctoral students. Collaborate with industrial partners, particularly in the phosphate sector, to develop sustainable environmental solutions. Contribute to the academic and scientific life of UM6P. Candidate Criteria   Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Significant experience in applied research on waste management, industrial pollution control, and odor mitigation technologies. Expertise in environmental analysis and modeling tools (quantitative analysis of solid, liquid, and gaseous samples). Experience in addressing environmental challenges specific to phosphate industries is highly desirable. Experience in radiochemistry and radionuclides is a plus. Ability to work both independently and within a team. Excellent communication skills and commitment to student training and supervision.   Application and Selection: The application folder must contain: Detailed CV, Cover letter along with a synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects and activities, publications, key achievements,  Research and teaching plans, entrepreneurial ideas and concepts if any, and services to UM6P community: max 3-4 pages,  3 reference letters.