Head of School; Art,English&Creative Writing, Theatre, Film & Television

In September 2027, Aberystwyth University will launch a new School that brings together world-leading research and teaching in English and Creative Writing, Theatre, Film and Television Studies, and Art. The development of this new School represents a critically important first step towards reimagining the Faculty of Humanities. The development of the new School provides the ideal platform for the strategic ambitious and innovative development of our teaching and research portfolio, to maximise the impact of our University in a rapidly changing world.

Aberystwyth prides itself on providing outstanding teaching underpinned by world leading, interdisciplinary research. The new School will provide a full-service delivery across the arts and creative industries, including degree courses in English and Creative Writing, Theatre, Film and Television Studies, and Art, and will be home to internationally-renowned, innovative research work in: creative practice across literature, performance, film, fine art (printmaking, painting, illustration and photography), and curating;

the history and theory of film, media and performance; the history of art and visual culture; literature and place; and Welsh writing in English.

We are now seeking a new Head to lead the new School and deliver on the University Strategy. We are looking for an inclusive, strategic and dynamic leader, who will further develop Aberystwyth’s exceptional reputation for teaching and research in the arts and creative industries, and contribute to the leadership of the Faculty of Humanities. It is an exciting time to join AU, and this opportunity provides the chance to make a significant contribution to the success of the University over the coming years.

We expect you to have an outstanding academic reputation in a relevant field and a genuine passion for leadership, education and research, alongside a commitment to developing our University as an engine for regional, national and international social and economic growth.

The role will report to the Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellor (Humanities) and will be a member of the Faculty Executive.

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

Working with the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Humanities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the School, establishing a senior team to guide, support and inspire its development and successful launch in 2027/28;
• Establish effective academic and management structures to support staff and deliver School objectives.
• Lead performance against Faculty and University targets, maintaining the School’s reputation nationally and internationally.
• Ensure effective use of resources, space and business continuity arrangements.

• Deliver financial and operational targets and ensure effective resource allocation across the School;
• Ensure compliance with University financial regulations and approved budgets.

• Develop and deliver School plans ensure they are aligned with Faculty and University priorities;
• Contribute to Faculty strategic planning and decision-making through membership of the Faculty Executive Committee;
• Monitor performance against agreed objectives and key performance indicators, including but not limited to the National Student Survey, Welsh medium teaching and student recruitment.

• Working with the Assistant Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student
  
  Experience:
• Lead the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across all programmes;
• Oversee curriculum development, quality assurance and professional…