Professor and Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures

From uncovering the University’s historic relationship with the transatlantic slave trade to tracing the legacy of Robert Burns and his peers to pioneering new digital and practice-based methodologies, the University of Glasgow has been changing the world since 1451. It is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world and has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, transforming lives and delivering world-changing impact for almost 600 years. The University was the Times Higher Education University of the Year in 2020, named the Scottish University of the Year by The Times in 2021 and is one of the world’s top 100 universities.

The University of Glasgow is now seeking an innovative, forward-thinking leader to join the College of Arts & Humanities as Professor and Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures. Alongside driving the success of the School across all areas of its mission (including in relation to high quality learning, teaching and student experience; world-class research and knowledge exchange, and impactful external partnership), you will play a key role in the College Management Group, contributing to the overall leadership of the College and working with colleagues to drive excellence in the Arts & Humanities and across the wider University.

You will be a transformative leader who will bring ambition, a track record of delivery, and a collegiate and inclusive style with a demonstrable commitment to leading relevant strategic initiatives in complex, research-led environments

The College of Arts & Humanities has been at the forefront of delivering world-leading teaching, learning and research in the arts and humanities since 1451. We are in the world’s top 75 universities for Arts and Humanities (QS World University Rankings 2024). We are in the process of implementing our new College Strategy 2023-28 and we have ambitious plans for future growth and success.

The College of Arts & Humanities is home to four innovative Schools renowned for their world-leading research and a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree opportunities:

• School of Critical Studies
• School of Culture and Creative Arts
• School of Humanities
• School of Modern Languages and Cultures

Despite the institution’s unique history and securely established reputation for excellence, Glasgow remains firmly focused on the future, investing in infrastructure and people to be the home of the world changers of today and tomorrow. As such, there has never been a better time to join the University.

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Standard Terms and Conditions

Individuals are appointed to the role of Head of School for a period of 4 years in the first instance. Subject to satisfactory performance, appointments may be renewed on a mutually agreeable basis, normally for a further 2 years. The Head of School will become a substantive Professorial member of staff within the School on demitting office.

Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

Closing date: 17^th February 2025 

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open-ended (permanent)

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