Head of School - School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing

Job details:
Posted 19 January 2026. Salary will be within the Professorial range and subject to negotiation. End date 01 February 2026.

Location:

Glasgow. Job Type: Clinical. Reference: 190893. Expiry: 08 March 2026 at 23:45.

The Head of School reports to the VP/Head of College and performs a pivotal and instrumental academic leadership role in the University’s organisational structure and carries significant accountability for providing a coherent academic vision and direction for the School, through the Vice Principal/Head of College to the Principal and ultimately the University Court.

The School is a key organisational unit of the University, each led by an appointed Head of School with accountability for the strategic leadership and development of the subject disciplines within the School. The Head of School is financially accountable and the recognised budget holder for their respective School, and a full member of the College Management Group. The Head of School is responsible for determining and successfully delivering the strategic direction of the academic disciplines within its remit aligned with the strategic imperatives of the College supporting the School’s research and knowledge transfer;

learning, teaching & scholarship and internationalisation ambitions, and contributing to the success of the University. This role embodies responsibility for academic staff and students in the School.

• Champion the provision of high‑quality teaching, research and scholarly activities within the School ensuring a stimulating, collegial and well‑managed environment. The post holder will work in partnership with a School Executive.
• Contribute to the delivery of the College’s strategy including promoting excellence in the School’s contribution to the University’s Research & Knowledge Exchange, Learning & Teaching and Internationalisation strategies.
• Be accountable for ensuring the overall delivery of the student experience.
• Be accountable for the effective governance and leadership of the school including, adherence to academic, research and relevant policy related principles.
• Lead, develop and motivate a high performing School and its staff, engendering a culture of excellence, accountability and transparency, ensuring alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan.
• Be responsible for the effective and efficient use of allocated resources to maximise the School’s contribution to the College and University strategy.
• Play a major role in the strategic development of the College.
• Where appropriate, be closely associated with a research Institute.

• Develop and deliver a compelling, cohesive and ambitious vision for the School aligned to College strategic objectives.
• Actively influence and contribute to the development and delivery of a compelling and sustainable University strategy.
• Manage the School’s academic, physical and financial resources to maximise its contribution to the growth and success of the University.
• Provide academic leadership and direction to the School, embracing the range of subject disciplines represented in the School, by providing a coherent academic vision and direction accordingly.
• Lead, develop and motivate a high performing School and its staff, engendering a culture of excellence, accountability and transparency, including responsibility for the career development and performance management of academic staff within the school.
• Attract, manage and retain staff to achieve academic excellence, supported by Performance and Development Review processes, and contribute to the successful development of the School and the College.
• Identify, promote and contribute resources to developing the School’s research strengths and broader research portfolio. This will include identifying and supporting opportunities for research and programme developments internally, externally and internationally, both within existing funding streams, and where possible, through multi‑disciplinary collaboration.
• Formulate and implement local aspects of the Learning and Teaching strategy which enhance the quality of the provision, ensuring that students are engaged…