Faculty of Science & Natural Resources

Head of National School of Forestry 1.0fte

The amalgamation of St Martin's College with Cumbria Institute of the Arts and the Cumbrian campuses of the University of Central Lancashire created the University of Cumbria in August 2007 to provide outstanding training and learning opportunities across the region. This is one of these situations where the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts; think of the merging colleges as the foundation on which the University of Cumbria has been built.

£49,607 - £52,628

Post ref: 197A07

Newton Rigg Campus, Penrith

As a Corporate leadership role, you will lead the development, delivery and quality of provision for the School, in line with the University's Strategic Plan and the emerging Faculty Strategic Plan, ensuring the highest possible quality of academic provision within available resources.

As a senior staff member, you will demonstrate professionalism and technical competence, good interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to work independently as required. You will at all times operate within established University regulations and procedures. With a knowledge and understanding of Forestry in Higher Education and the relevant professional bodies, you will have an understanding of and be committed to the success of a large, complex, multi Campus University. You will also be expected to work across all the University's campuses and sites of operation.

A first degree or equivalent, relevant to the subject area is required, along with a Postgraduate qualification. A proven track record as a successful practitioner within Higher Education with relevant subject teaching experience is essential. You will also need research and project management experience, along with experience of curriculum development and managing academic standards.

CRB Clearance and Disclosure is required for this post.

All posts are subject to a pending pay award.

For full details including how to apply, please visit our website www.cumbria.ac.uk/jobs Alternatively, please email us at hr@cumbria.ac.uk or send a large (A4) self addressed envelope quoting the job reference number to The Human Resources Service, University of Cumbria, Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 3JD.

Closing date: Thursday, 20 March 2008 (noon).