Job Overview
The Department of Applied Social Studies at a prestigious university is a dynamic and student-centred environment that offers programmes in Social Care, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, and Community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Efficiently manage and control the assigned department
* Lead and direct academic programmes including teaching, research, programme development and design, academic assessment and administration
* Act as advisor and leader in quality assurance issues and implement agreed procedures
* Manage and direct staff including timetabling and evaluating performance
* Develop, agree, implement and manage Faculty policy
The appointee will carry out such duties as are assigned by the Dean of Faculty, including developing a strategic plan for the Department and providing overall management and administration. They will also play a leading role in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements.
Qualification Requirements and Selection Criteria:
* A first or second-class honours degree from a recognised degree-awarding authority in Health and Social Care related discipline
* Not less than five years relevant professional experience in industry, research, or teaching