Principal Lecturer
Join us in this dynamic role and make a significant impact on our academic community
Principal Lecturer
School: Health and Care Management
Starting from £57,310 per annum + excellent benefits
Hybrid working with some travel into our UK study centres
Permanent / Full time
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The Opportunity:
At Arden University, we pride ourselves on being true innovators and pioneers with a focus to promoting life-long learning and ensure that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of education? As a Principal Lecturer, you'll be a subject expert and a cornerstone of academic leadership within your School. Supporting the Head of School, you will drive excellence in undergraduate student outcomes and satisfaction, continually enhance and develop innovative undergraduate programmes, and serve as a positive role model for colleagues and students.
You will oversee Programme Leaders, Senior Lecturers, and other academic team members, playing a pivotal role in recruiting top-tier academic staff. While primarily focused on leadership, you may also engage in teaching and related duties within your expertise, enriching the academic experience.
You will demonstrate a broad perspective beyond programme leadership, and the ability to influence and lead with flexibility and ingenuity.
Join us in this dynamic role and make a significant impact on our academic community.
About You:
If you have a PhD in a management discipline and experience in academic leadership roles such as Head of School, Principal Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer then we want to hear from you! You will also have a recognised HE teaching qualification (e.g., PG Cert HE, SFHEA, QTLS/QTS Secondary) and external recognition from stakeholders or agencies.
Key experience/skills we are looking for:
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Leadership: Proven success in leading undergraduate/postgraduate programmes and managing budgets/resources
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Teaching: Extensive experience in teaching relevant academic programmes and a deep understanding of diverse student needs
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Skills: Excellent digital capabilities, communication skills, and the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships
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Management: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and recruit/support staff effectively
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Vision: Clear vision of academic excellence and a track record of research/scholarly/professional achievements
- Sector Knowledge: Understanding of current HE sector challenges and strategies to address them
Join us and contribute to our dynamic academic community, where your leadership and expertise will drive innovation and excellence.
Why Arden:
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:
- 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
- A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
- PMI (Couple Private Medical Insurance)
- Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
- Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
- Plus, other competitive benefits!
Arden’s values:
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
Closing Date: Friday 5th of July 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we recognise, and studies confirm, that often underrepresented candidates in the work place are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet all skills and experience of the position.
At Arden we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, therefore we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
So, if you want to be part of Arden and our journey, but you feel that you’re missing some of the skills or experience the role requires, then we encourage you to apply anyway as you may make a great candidate for this role or others!
- Department
- School of Health and Care Management
- Locations
- Agile / Remote
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
About Arden University
Since 1990, Arden University has reshaped flexible higher education, becoming a beacon for accessible learning. Beginning as a trusted online partner for UK universities, we've transformed into a symbol of online and blended degree courses designed for modern lives. With over 90 career-focused qualifications, validated by prestigious bodies like the British Psychological Society and Chartered Management Institute, our dedication to exceptional education stands strong.
Our mission is forward-looking and purposeful. We understand the evolving needs of employers and the global economy, driving us to champion meaningful change. Through our Study Centres in the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, London, Leeds) and Berlin, Germany, we empower a diverse student community to access life-altering degree pathways.
At our core lies equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, rooted in the belief that education is a force for both individual and collective progress. By seamlessly merging technology and education, we're breaking down barriers and revolutionizing conventional learning models.
Join our community of around 1,100 colleagues in shaping a more accessible, inclusive, and brighter future for all.
Principal Lecturer
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