Research and Teaching Level 7 Professor (Teaching)
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UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM
Job Title:
Professor
School/Department:
Salary:
Job Family and Level:
Research and Teaching Level 7 (Teaching strand)
Contract Status:
Hours of Work:
Location:
Reporting to:
The Purpose of the New Role:
The Role holder will be expected to undertake academic leadership and managerial
responsibilities within the School/Faculty/Area of XXXX. Roles at this level will have a
significant impact on the direction, strategy, objectives and results of the University by
influencing and shaping the available resources as appropriate to meet the current and future
needs of the University
Main Responsibilities
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Plan and lead the development and implementation of School-level teaching and
learning strategy. Oversee the design, development and review of curricula, and lead
the development of innovative/leading edge and commercially viable approaches to
course delivery and assessment whilst ensuring that teaching delivery achieves the
educational standards of the School/ Department and, where appropriate, professional
body.
Develop and communicate a clear vision of the academic unit/University’s strategic
direction to and ensure the delivery of University strategic plans within area of
responsibility.
Chair committees and participate in University decision making and governance and
contribute to the development of academic policies across the University.
Lead the development and clarification of academic standards for the subject area,
aligning your areas quality assurance framework with the University’s overall
framework.
Through original, recent and published research of international excellence, maintain
and further develop an international reputation as a research leader in a major subject
area. Where appropriate lead research and collaborative partnerships with other
educational institutions or other external bodies and promote and market the work of
the academic unit.
Deliver lectures and provide advice, instruction and examination in the subject at all
levels, from undergraduate teaching to advising on post-doctoral research.
Lead and support funding bids that develop and sustain research support for the
specialist area and advance the reputation of the academic unit and the University.
Conduct research into learning and teaching methodologies and disseminate best
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practice within and outside the University.
Provide intellectual leadership of the School’s academic community as a whole,
providing direction and mentoring for less experienced colleagues. Lead, appoint,
manage and develop individuals and/or teams to deliver the research and/or teaching
plans. Foster inter-disciplinary team working to develop team spirit and team
coherence.
Responsible for the management and resolution of all student and/or team issues
drawing on specialist advice and support as required.
Responsible for the organisation and deployment of resources within area of
responsibility.
Lead and develop internal and external networks to foster collaboration, share
information and ideas and promote the subject and the University.
Contribute to the running and strategic direction and development of the University
through designated committees or project activities.
Participate on national and international bodies; act as an advisor to government and
in any other external advisory capacity. Where appropriate contribute to the
development of higher education processes in the UK.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Qualifications/ PhD, or equivalent supported by
Education
extensive and high level research and
teaching experience in relevant area.
Skills/Training
Desirable
Membership of a professional
Body where appropriate
High level analytical capability to
facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation
and creativity.
HE teaching qualification, or
Equivalent
Skills in pastoral care and
motivating students at all
levels.
In depth knowledge of specialism to
enable the development of new
knowledge, innovation and
understanding in the field.
An understanding of University
management systems and the
wider higher education
environment.
Proven skills in coaching and developing
others in best practice techniques.
Experience
Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop
and manage the performance of a team.
Established and widely recognised
excellence and reputation in the
specialist subject area amongst peers
nationally and internationally.
Extensive experience in leading the
design of teaching techniques and
methods.
Proven ability to plan and lead the
delivery of teaching and research
programmes, and to develop sources of
funding.
Extensive experience and capability to
act as a role model in the areas of
research, and teaching, as appropriate.
Significant record of
supervision of postgraduate
students on industrial or
knowledge transfer projects.
Previous leadership
experience.
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Previous experience and success in
raising capital in support of new business
projects, management of investment
funds, grants and contracts.
Previous success in transferring research
results to commercial professional or
other practical use.
Statutory/Lega
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Decision Making
i) taken independently by the role holder;
Leadership responsibility for the development, and delivery of the XXXX strategic plans.
Oversee the design, development and review of the overall XXXX curricula and lead the
development and clarification of academic standards for the subject area.
Taking decisions which arise from academic leadership responsibilities for XXXX subject area
teaching, research and scholarly activities as appropriate and for the appointment,
development and management of all staff in the XXXXX team.
ii) taken in collaboration with others;
Decisions relating to the School research strategy.
Decisions with implications for colleagues in the School or University.
Decisions relating to teaching modules involving other colleagues.
Pastoral care of students or staff.
iii) referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holder.
Decisions affecting the School as a whole or in relation to the University.
Issues of staff and student discipline.
Scope of the Role
Additional Information
The University of Nottingham strongly endorses Athena SWAN principles,
with commitment from all levels of the organisation in furthering women’s
careers. It is our mission to ensure equal opportunity, best working
practices and fair policies for all.