Associate Pro Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching

The University of Salfords forward-thinking approach has powered progress for 125 years. Today, our university community encompasses over 26,000 students, 2,800 staff and 200,000 alumni from all around the world. Our unstoppable institution is bolstered by countless industry initiatives and innovative research programmes, building a thriving education community at the heart of a powerful and connected region. Our mission to enrich lives is built on four areas of focus: building prosperity and equity; enabling healthier living; improving the environment and sustainability; and developing cutting edge creative and innovative practice. The role of Associate Pro Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching is a new role within the organisation, reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience. The successful candidate will undertake key leadership functions which speak directly to the Universitys new strategy and mission to be student-centred, producing employment-ready graduates and addressing the skills gaps in the surrounding region. Specifically, the post holder will have responsibility for the holistic review of our programme offer to ensure their quality and relevance, together with the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of processes to ensure outstanding learning and teaching opportunities for all our students. You will work closely with the PVC Education and Student Experience to support realization of our Inclusive Education for All Education delivery plan. To be successful in this role you will need to evidence a successful track record of demonstrable impact through leadership of initiatives which enhance curriculum design and delivery with students, staff and partners. You will have a strong international profile of relevant high-quality education research publications and evidence of grant capture that has supported excellence in learning and teaching. You will also need to be a committed completer-finisher and very much at home in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace. An outstanding influencer with high levels of emotional intelligence you will possess outstanding communication and organisational skills. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV together with a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages of A4) setting out your interest in the role and how you meet the required criteria via our recruitment portal https://jobs.salford.ac.uk We are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to have a more diverse workforce at all levels of the institution and particularly welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities, who are under-represented in our workforce. Please click here to see how we are creating an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community in our everyday conversations. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 2nd November at 11.55pm. Interviews will take place Friday 28th November. JOB DESCRIPTION What's in it for you? Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more! Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-14