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In alignment with the strategy, UWS Principal & Vice-Chancellor, Professor Craig Mahoney, seeks a new key member of his Executive Team:</p>\n<p>This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of academic programmes and innovative teaching and learning that will equip students with skills demanded by the workplace of the future; and also to play a crucial role in promoting research that will have a positive impact on local, national and international communities.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information contact </strong><strong>executive search firm </strong><strong>Dixon Walter who are </strong><strong>supporting the University in this appointment process. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contact Kiersten Avery for more information on </strong><strong>Vice-Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation & Engagement)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Tel +44 (0)131 202 1000</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Email </strong><a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:kiersten@dixonwalter.co.uk\" rel=\"no-follow\"><strong>kiersten@dixonwalter.co.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>www.dixonwalter.co.uk/higher-education/opportunities/uws-pvc-rie</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Role responsibilities</strong></p>\n<p>Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, role holder will be responsible for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leading strategic and decadal planning for learning, teaching, students, research, innovation and engagement</li>\n<li>Implementing the Plan for Research & Enterprise university-wide to support the research outcomes</li>\n<li>Providing strategic support to the Vice-Chancellor, executive colleagues and the University</li>\n<li>Representing the University and Vice-Chancellor in advocacy</li>\n<li>Industry and business partnership development</li>\n<li>Government liaison</li>\n<li>Supporting the University’s widening access and employability plans and outreach</li>\n<li>Overseeing the University’s pedagogy, assessment, learning spaces, online provision and learner journey</li>\n<li>Effective management of academic structures</li>\n<li>Building on the University’s world-leading research activity to underpin curriculum delivery and encourage innovation, knowledge exchange and innovation</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Successful candidates will demonstrate the highest attributes of leadership, management experience and integrity within and outside the university sector.</p>\n<p><strong>About UWS</strong></p>\n<p>With campuses in Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and London, 20,000 students, 1300 staff, a £120+ million turnover and four academic schools offering programmes designed with industry demand at their core, University of the West of Scotland is a dynamic and student-centred university.</p>\n<p>Boasting an excellent international reputation as a leader in academic innovation, UWS was a pioneer in the delivery of sandwich degrees and has a portfolio of employer-focused academic programmes leading to Bachelor, Masters and PhD degrees. UWS has a highly regarded research infrastructure, including a sector-leading Doctoral College and Research Office.</p>\n<p>Plus, with its spectacular scenery, rich history and a buzzing cultural scene, the West of Scotland is a fantastic place to work, live and study.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Friday 21<sup>st</sup> February 2020</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will take place on Thursday 26<sup>th</sup> and Friday 27<sup>th</sup> March 2020</strong></p>\n<p>UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.</p>\n<p>UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.</p>\n<p>University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. 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