[ecrea] Professor and Head of the School of Arts

The University of Bristol is looking to appoint an outstanding candidate 
as Professor and Head of the School of Arts who can provide 
inspirational leadership and strategic management within the School.

This is a key academic leadership position within the University of 
Bristol, supporting the attainment of the University’s vision and 
overall objectives, and participating in the collective formulation and 
delivery of the University’s academic strategy.  We are looking for a 
proven track record of excellent partnership working both internally and 
externally as well as academic excellence within your chosen field with 
the ability to engage, lead and influence across wide range of 
inter-faculty disciplines.  The Head of School will also have a deep 
commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The School of Arts (www.bristol.ac.uk/school-of-arts/ 
<http://www.bristol.ac.uk/school-of-arts/>) is the hub for five vibrant 
academic departments: Anthropology and Archaeology, Film and Television, 
Music, Philosophy, and Theatre. The School is a major contributor to the 
cultural activities of both the University and the City of Bristol. It 
has around 1000 students and 90 staff and these numbers continue to grow.

With a population of over 400,000, Bristol is the largest city in the 
South West and the region’s leading centre for business, culture and 
education. Bristol was named the best city to live in by the Sunday 
Times in their "Best Places to Live in Britain" 2014, which noted that 
the city boasts “one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, 
varied and beautiful housing stock, decent schools, buzzy culture and 
night life and access to some fantastic countryside”.

For additional information on the role including full candidate brief 
please see the document in the link below.


http://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details.html?nPostingID=6785&nPostingTargetID=35614&option=28&sort=DESC&respnr=3&ID=Q50FK026203F3VBQBV7V77V83&Resultsperpage=10&lg=UK&mask=uobext


To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter 
setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the 
role and person specifications for the post.

Applications should be received by *11:59pm on Sunday 26th November 2017.*

The interview process is anticipated to be held over two days on 1st and 
2nd February 2018. Candidates are asked to hold these dates in their 
diaries accordingly.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Professor 
Michael Basker, Dean of Faculty, at (dean-arts /at/ bristol.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(dean-arts /at/ bristol.ac.uk)> or Dr Neal Farwell, current Head of 
School (sart-head /at/ bristol.ac.uk) <mailto:(sart-head /at/ bristol.ac.uk)>.


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