Home to the curious, brave and boldWe're a university where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn't just encouraged, it's expected. At a very exciting time in our development, we are seeking to appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research. Our Strategic Plan 2019-25 sets our ambition to be acknowledged nationally and internationally as a leading research-intensive university. Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor and a member of the University's executive team (University Steering Group), the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research is a senior academic leadership post within the University. They are responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of our Research Strategy, in collaboration with other members of the University executive.The post-holder will be appointed to a substantive Chair (Professorship) in one of our academic departments, to which they will return at the conclusion of their term of office. The normal term of appointment to the role of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research is three years, with eligibility for re-appointment for further three years. They may exceptionally be re-appointed for a further period of up to three years making a total of nine years. We recognise that in a research-intensive university research credibility is essential and 20% of the PVC's time will be allocated to maintaining and developing their research career and they are expected to be eligible for submission to the REF as part of the contractual requirements of this post. This is a full-time appointment.The successful candidate should hold a PhD in a discipline relevant to the University, or have an equivalent level of experience, together with a distinguished academic record, including internationally excellent research standing. A proven track record of successful academic leadership at a senior level in a higher education institution that includes a broad range of disciplines together with excellent planning skills, allied to well-developed analytical and problem solving skills are also essential.Appointment will be made on the Grade 11 scale and will be commensurate with skills and experience. This post also carries a leadership allowance for the term of office. The start date is 1 July 2020. For the period from 1 July 2020 to 31 July 2021 the appointee will be PVC Research (Designate) working alongside the current PVC Research Professor Christine Raines who is leading our REF 2021 preparations. Further information about the role and the School can be found here: https://www.essex.ac.uk/jobs/pro-vice-chancellor-researchPlease apply via the following site, under the reference Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research A024076:
https://microsites.harveynash.com/essex-uni/
Please note the closing date for applications is 28 October 2019.