Dean of Medical School

Role Description

Hull York Medical School is the joint medical school of the Universities of Hull and York. We are one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary schools, delivering innovative and rigorous medical education and research. The School is an innovative and expanding medical school with an established reputation for the excellence of its teaching and research. Through unique partnerships with the Universities, regional NHS organisations, and primary/community healthcare providers, we offer exceptional medical education – centred on problem-based learning, clinical and communication skills and early and sustained clinical exposure.

Following the end of the term of Professor Una Macleod, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding academic with the leadership skills to continue the excellent work undertaken in the School.

Female candidates, and candidates who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic or Global Majority are strongly encouraged to apply as they are currently under-represented within the School and in leadership roles at the University.

The Role
The Dean of School has three equally weighted roles. They are, first, academic leaders of their School, responsible for the highest possible standards in research and impact, teaching and student experience. Second, they are a crucial component in Faculty-level decision-making, working with the Faculty Dean, their team, and fellow HoDs to build ambitious Faculty-wide academic strategies and to generate and manage the resources needed to deliver them. Third, they are Senior Leaders of the University as a whole, representing the university to local, national and international stakeholders, and building and sharing the experience and expertise that enables us to meet our commitments as a University for Public Good.

Key Requirements:

• PhD in relevant subject
• Relevant research and teaching at a high level
• A personal academic standing which commands the respect of colleagues within the department, University and externally
• Ability to inspire, influence and persuade at all levels of the organisation
• Proven record of managing diverse resources in the University or a similar environment
• Integrity, openness and honesty with a strong commitment to equality and inclusivity and an understanding of cultural differences and considerations

Closing Date: 15/10/2023
Interview Date: 09/11/2023

Applicants interested in an informal discussion regarding the position are encouraged to contact the University Recruitment Adviser; Paul Ellison (paul.ellison@york.ac.uk).

About The School
Hull York Medical School is a different kind of medical school. The joint medical school of the Universities of Hull and York, we have a reputation as one of the UK's most exciting, contemporary schools. Our innovative curriculum and focus on problem based learning and early and sustained clinical exposure ensures that students on our MBBS programme develop the problem solving, analytical and communication skills and indeed resilience needed to deliver a high standard of care to people with complex needs and from a variety of backgrounds. www.hyms.ac.uk

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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