Norwich University of the Art’s (NUA) mission is to be the best specialist university for arts, design, architecture and media study in Europe, producing graduates of the highest quality by inspiring students and staff to achieve excellence in the creative and cultural spheres. The University is a small and agile institution with around 2,500 students in a creative community in the heart of the City of Norwich. From a city centre campus that boasts cutting-edge facilities, to an approach to teaching which saw NUA awarded Gold under the Teaching Excellence Framework and ranked 10th in the UK for teaching quality by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, our reputation for excellence is well-earned.
On the retirement of the current post-holder, Professor Neil Powell, NUA now seeks a successor for the PVC Academic role, the Senior Academic at the University under the Vice Chancellor. The University is both small and specialist, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, the post holder is a significant member of the University community. The PVC (Academic) will lead Teaching & Learning and Research, and provide oversight of Quality Assurance. The post holder will have direct line management for two Deans of Faculty (Arts & Media and Design & Architecture) as well as the Director of Research and the Learning and Teaching Development Lead. The PVC (Academic) will bring an innovative and forward looking approach to develop our systems to respond to the student voice and shape the student experience at NUA. In summary, the role offers real breadth, scope and creativity in order to shape and develop a specialist arts university as we embark upon a new strategic plan.
The successful applicant will have an established track record in senior leadership in Higher Education or the Arts, ideally in the creative disciplines we offer. S/he will bring teaching, learning and research management ability, and be comfortable leading across the development and delivery of both strategy and operations. Experience of leading cultural change, and strong external stakeholder management skills are highly desirable. A skilled ambassador, the successful candidate will bring exceptional interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for innovation, alongside an understanding or interest in of the current challenges and opportunities within higher education at present.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Norwich University of the Arts on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference WAJAH. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Monday 30 March 2020.