Deputy Principal Academic and Research

UHI is a globally recognised tertiary institution providing innovative further and higher education for over 40,000 students across 70 campuses and learning centres spread across the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire. UHI offers much more than a traditional university or college. Its mission is to provide a transformational impact on the people, communities, and economy of the regions we serve through a rich blend of academic programmes from access level to PhD.

The fundamental part of our mission is to drive cocreated education and research, enhanced by our unique landscape, heritage and cultures, ensuring that learning outcomes are second to none. We are also committed to affirming all of the languages, dialects and cultures throughout our regions, including Gaelic language and culture. Across the UHI operating area we have centres of excellence and world-class thinking that are pushing the boundaries of academic and applied knowledge where staff, students, industry and communities are collaborating to drive innovation and new ways of thinking.

To lead this work, UHI is now recruiting for a Deputy Principal Academic and Research. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and advancing the institution’s strategic academic and research priorities. As a vital member of UHI’s senior executive team, the Deputy Principal Academic and Research will work closely with the Principal and Vice-Chancellor. This role provides leadership and direction across all academic areas, including higher and further education, research, and knowledge exchange. The role also involves promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and ensuring adherence to academic quality and standards.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive senior academic leadership experience at executive level. They will demonstrate diverse experience of academic leadership, curriculum design, student experience, research and knowledge exchange. They must have substantial experience in external engagement, including building strategic partnerships with stakeholders. The incoming Deputy Principal must be an excellent communicator and influencer who leads by example, inspiring trust and confidence at all levels of interaction.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to UHI on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference WURD. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Monday 14 October 2024.

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