Robert Gordon University is an innovative, inclusive, impactful and professionally-focused institution focused on demand-led teaching and research. Our mission is to transform people and communities by providing excellent teaching, research and enterprise opportunities to contribute to economic, social and cultural development and environmental sustainability.
Having a positive impact on those we serve, we recognise and celebrate the values of curiosity, authenticity, approachability, collaboration, ambition, respectfulness and equality.
As one of 11 Schools within Robert Gordon University, the School of Health Sciences aims to provide dynamic and transformational teaching, learning and research that makes a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of local, national and global communities.
The School of Health Sciences has a vibrant and growing multi-disciplinary research culture, and benefits from cross-school and external collaborations. Research in the School of Health Sciences is applied and practical, aimed at enhancing practice within the broad fields of health and sport & exercise science. Key thematic areas include:
- Applied practical research to enable people to live well across the lifespan in a variety of settings.
- Applied educational research to develop skills for the workplace.
- Evidence synthesis, including the School hosting the Scottish Centre for Evidence-based, Multi-professional Practice: a JBI Centre of Excellence.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School as Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange. As Associate Dean you will be responsible for providing effective leadership, ensuring that the work and longer term direction of the School is fully aligned to the University vision, values and strategic goals.
The purpose of the post is to work with the Dean to develop and maintain systems and a culture which support and monitor high quality research in the School and contributes to the wider University research strategy. You will also contribute to the academic leadership of the School and facilitate collaborative working with other Schools in relation to research.
As Associate Dean you will develop identified academic staff to achieve the School priorities and will support the Dean of School to implement University policy and strategy. Experience of successful and sustained leadership and line management will be an essential requirement for this role.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dean of School, Laura Binnie l.m.binnie@rgu.ac.uk or Professor Kay Cooper, k.cooper@rgu.ac.uk
Salary will rise to £66,857 – £68,857 per annum from 1st August 2023.
We operate a hybrid working policy whereby you will have the opportunity to work off campus for 50% of the working week but you must be in a position to be present on campus to meet the requirements of the role. You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave (including statutory holidays and Christmas closure) an onsite nursery and sports centre as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.
RGU’s ultra-modern campus, located on the outskirts of the vibrant and prosperous city of Aberdeen, offers a superb place to live, work and develop your career. A relocation package is available to assist with your transition to RGU, where you’ll enjoy working in one of the most impressive university settings in the UK, with first-class educational infrastructure