We are currently seeking two academic leaders to join us at Associate Professor level as Programme Directors.
Joining the departmental Executive team, you will work with the Director of Warwick Foundation Studies/Head of Department and the Director of Education to lead the development and realignment of our existing offer alongside the development of new programmes.
Our successful candidates will join a dynamic and expanding team where they will:
Innovate and Lead: Develop and reposition our existing programmes while spearheading new initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership.
Inspire Academic Excellence: Lead and manage academic teams, ensuring high-quality teaching and an outstanding student experience with excellent outcomes for students.
Drive Strategic Initiatives: Work closely with our Director of Education to implement cutting-edge educational strategies and quality processes.
Foster a Collaborative Environment: Promote a collegial atmosphere that encourages team cohesion and interdisciplinary collaboration across the University.
Advance Scholarship: Engage in the scholarship of Teaching and Learning, leading your teams and disseminating insights within and beyond the department.
About you
This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the academic journey of our students while contributing to the growth and success of our department.
You will have significant experience from within the UK HE sector of leading and directing international pathway programmes, specifically international foundation year and/or pre-sessional/in-sessional programmes. You will also have experience of developing existing programmes and/or writing new programmes within the outlined portfolio.
You will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively lead, manage and inspire an academic team, drive innovation in academic delivery and respond to the rapidly changing international education environment.
You will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching to international students on one or more of the programmes outlined, with innovative, evidence-based learning and teaching practices at its core.
Additionally, your expertise should encompass digital teaching methods and a strong understanding of teaching diverse student populations.
About Warwick Foundation Studies
As a department we are growing, and this is an exciting time to join us. We have considerable experience in preparing and equipping international students to succeed in their academic studies and through our various programmes have enabled thousands of students from across the globe to progress onto degree studies.
We focus on providing largely international students with the language, knowledge and skills they need to succeed on their degree programmes. This is currently done through our well respected International Foundation Programme along with our Pre-Sessional and In-Sessional provision. In addition, we run the Warwick Pre-Summer School and the Warwick Summer School.
We are entering a period of growth and enhancement through our strategy development process and in line with the Faculty of Social Sciences Connect programme. This will result in realignment and development of existing programmes along with the development of new programmes which may include one or more of the following: Pre-Masters, international year one and short courses with the possible development of a comprehensive academic skills unit.
As a department we are constantly reviewing our activities with the view to improving the experience and outcomes for our students and our staff. We work to align with university-wide initiatives and strategies and along with the wider university, have been contributing to the refresh of the institutional Education and Student Engagement strategy. As well as opportunities within the department, the University of Warwick also offers a rich array of opportunities to engage and develop as a teaching-focused academic.
Our expansion and development plans align with the wider university strategic direction and we are excited to receive applications from those with strong sector expertise who can work with us to direct our programmes and activities in this next phase.
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About the University of Warwick
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**. *QS World University Rankings 2024 ** Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Closing date for applications is the 1st August 2024
Interviews will be held on the 20th or 21st August 2024
The University of Warwick has appointed SearchHigher as their recruitment partner for this campaign; please apply below by submitting a CV & Cover Letter in Word Document format, or you can also email your documents to [email protected]. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gary Checketts on 07392125550.
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