Pro Vice-Chancellor

Creativity has no boundaries and neither does the University for the Creative Arts. UCA is a home for the globally minded. It believes in entrepreneurism and innovation. Bold opportunists, quiet innovators, curious experimentalists and out-of-the-box thinkers are welcomed.

With a long track record of delivering high quality education that prepares graduates for careers in the creative industries, we have been pioneering innovative ideas and practices in creative education for more than 160 years. In 2024 we were named the second highest-ranked specialist creative university in the UK according to The Guardian, and in the most recent REF we were the UK’s top specialist art and design university for world-leading research outputs, with 99% of our research internationally recognised for quality.

UCA is a vibrant community of around 11,000 students from all parts of the UK and overseas, studying a wide range of specialist pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate courses at our UK campuses, the Institute of Creativity and Innovation in partnership with Xiamen University in China, and in our other partner institutions. An inclusive university that celebrates difference, we prioritise creating a supportive environment for students and staff to find their individual voices and nurture their personal creativity.

Reporting directly to President & Vice-Chancellor Professor Jane Roscoe, the Pro Vice-Chancellor Creative Education will contribute to, develop and lead our Creative Education strategy which seeks to enhance our creative practice pedagogy, delivering a curriculum that is practice-based, driven by research and knowledge exchange and lived experience, and co-created with staff, students and industry partners.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate a track record of success in higher education leadership, combined with recognised achievements in professional or creative practice, teaching excellence (including curriculum design) or expertise in creative practice methodologies.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the creative industries, the ability to inspire and motivate others, and excellent interpersonal skills, skilled in negotiation, team working, networking and advocacy, and able to evidence a track record of leading effective change from beginning to end. They will also be wholly committed to delivering our values of inclusion, collaboration and impact.

Candidates should apply for this role through our retained advisors Networked at -

https://www.networkedpeople.com/uca-pvc-education/

The deadline for receipt of applications is midnight on Monday 9 September 2024.

Informal questions regarding the post should be directed to Hamish Laing at Networked via -hamish.laing@networkedpeople.com or +44 (0)7861 329463.

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