Deputy Pro-Dean for Research & Innovation and Head of Graduate School

**Open to internal members of Academic staff at Grade 9 or Grade 10 within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures**

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The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures is looking to appoint a new Head of Graduate School, following the end of Professor Pammi Sinha’s tenure on 31st July 2025; the role will be combined with a new role of Deputy Pro-Dean for Research & Innovation. The successful candidate will be a member of academic staff based in the Faculty, at Grade 9 or 10.

 The Faculty Head of Graduate School is responsible, on behalf of the Faculty Dean and through the Doctoral College for shaping the strategic development of postgraduate research (PGR) in the Faculty. The post-holder will work with the Pro-dean for Research & Innovation to strengthen postgraduate research, to maintain academic standards, to assure the quality of the PGR experience, to develop the international reputation of the University, and to increase PGR numbers whilst maintaining quality.

 The post-holder will play a key role in developing and supporting the research environment for postgraduate researchers and staff and work to raise the profile of postgraduate research study within the Faculty. Guiding the Faculty's postgraduate strategy and policy, the Faculty Head of Graduate School will take a lead on recruitment and studentship matters for PGRs, including the monitoring of recruitment, progress, examination and completion of postgraduate researcher candidatures.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Matthew Treherne, Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation

Email: m.treherne@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 25 May 2025

Section: Academic

Salary: p.a. pro rata