Head of Department - Sociological and Psychological Sciences

Head of Department

Department of Sociological and Psychological Sciences

Full-Time, Permanent

Grade 10 (£75,924.86)

Abertay University is an ambitious, pioneering and successful modern university which transforms the lives of its students, and supports the development of industry and society regionally, nationally and globally. Abertay has a strong record of innovation in student experience, community engagement and in promoting social mobility through education. This is underpinned by a deep commitment to research and knowledge exchange, and an ongoing programme of investment in the University’s digital and physical infrastructure.

The Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences delivers programmes and applied research in the areas of food and drink, the built and natural environment, forensic and biomedical sciences, mental health nursing, sociology, counselling, psychology, and sport and exercise sciences. The faculty seeks to appoint a Head of Department within the Department of Sociological and Psychological Sciences.

Reporting to the Vice-Principal of Faculty, you will provide academic leadership and management in the development and delivery of innovative, progressive, coherent academic programmes based on authoritative subject knowledge. You will also advise the Vice-Principal on teaching and learning, research and knowledge exchange, consultancy and continuing professional development opportunities.

The role also requires an ability to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. We especially invite applications from those with expertise in social psychology. The position requires a professional and inspirational educator who is enthusiastic about their discipline, focused on contributing to an excellent student experience. The successful candidate would be expected to pursue a research agenda aligned to one of the University’s existing strengths.

You will be an excellent communicator with proven ability of working with others in a co-operative and collaborative capacity to motivate and lead teams to achieve their objectives.

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity, No: SC016040