Head of School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science, Kent, UK

The University of Kent is one of the UK’s most dynamic universities demonstrated by our strong European and international presence, our excellent RAE results which confirmed Kent’s position as one of the UK’s most research intensive universities, and the quality of our teaching and student experience; Kent was ranked 20th in the 2014 Guardian University Guide and achieved a 90% satisfaction rate in the 2013 NSS for overall student satisfaction.



Head of School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science                 
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Salary: Attractive salary based on Management & Professorial scale and Head of School Allowance

Term: Full-time and ongoing professor, three-year term as Head of School with a possible further three-year term

Kent celebrates its 50th anniversary in the 14/15 academic year – can you help shape our future for the next 50 years and beyond?

We require an experienced academic, with significant leadership experience, who is keen to progress their career with a highly successful, inspirational and growing School. The School has over 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, and supporting these students with challenging educational programmes and opportunities is a vital part of the School’s mission. The Head of School has the unique opportunity to shape the future of the School at this exciting time, both in terms of student activities and developing the School such that it continues to build on its national and international reputation for all of its research fields.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Peter Clarkson on P.A.Clarkson@kent.ac.uk.
For further information on the role and details on how to apply, visit our website.
Closing date: 13 October 2014

Interviews: 27 & 28 November 2014