Head of School of Social Sciences

at  Heriot Watt University

Job Description
The Edinburgh Business School, and the Department of Psychology, together form the School of Social Sciences , and account for almost half the UG students studying at HWUM. With leading face-to-face and on-line programmes ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate including PhD, Masters and MBA programmes, and being a world leader in online programmes, this position represent an exciting opportunity to lead the largest school in the university and be part of a dynamic leadership team.
The University seeks to appoint an enterprising and inspirational leader to lead the School of Social Sciences incorporating the Edinburgh Business School in Malaysia. The successful candidate will have a passion for excellence and holistic student development and will join the leadership team in Malaysia and work with colleagues across the University’s global footprint. The successful candidate should be an established academic with proven track record of teaching, research and leadership
in business or a business-related discipline. The successful candidate will be expected to lead both teaching and research operations in their area of specialisation and more broadly across the University. The Head of School of Social Sciences (Malaysia) will also be expected to develop strong links with the industry as well as to provide strategic leadership in the area of Business and Enterprise.
The post holder will be expected to have experience in leading an academic unit (College, Faculty or School), improving performance and in managing both people and finances.
The role will be based at the University’s campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia, and as such, the successful applicant will need to have the necessary visa clearances to live and work in Malaysia. Programmes are delivered in English and so fluency in English is essential.

• Contribute to the leadership team of HWUM and the School of Social Sciences globally.
• Create teaching, research and industrial synergies within the range of Accountancy, Business, Finance, Management and Psychology programmes offered.
• Take an active role in student recruitment and be responsible for the overall growth of the Schools in enrolment, reputation and impact.
• Assume overall leadership and accountability in making sure that programmes delivered to the right quality and standard and ensure that quality assurance processes, such as student feedback, academic reviews and the professional accreditation, are carried out effectively and timely.
• Lead manage and coach for high performance of a team of academic staff and be responsible for academic planning and workload distribution.
• Working with the Deputy Provost and Heads of Department in the selection and appointment of new academics, research, professional services and support staff
• Ensure students well-being and support student activities including managing issues of discipline, appeals and complaints.
• Assume overall reasonability in ensuring that efficient and effective operations at School level.
• Support the development of the campus including through participation in the planning process, the Executive Management Committee and the Academic Council.Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes. Support colleagues in other Schools at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of HWUM
• ‘s aims.Set a leading example in building and conducting world class research and research capabilities in the University
• ‘s research areas globally.
• Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector.Assist the University leadership in delivering the strategic goals set and achieve the overall mission and vision of the University globally.
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  All HWUM staff will embody our shared values of: Pursuing Excellence, Shaping the Future, Outward Looking, Pride and Belonging, and Valuing and Respecting Everyone.
  Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post and its general responsibilities. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.