Dean of Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
Munster Technological University (MTU) was established on 1st January 2021 and is the newest University in the South-West with six campuses across Cork and Kerry. MTU has over 18,000 learners, 2,000 staff and 140 courses and programmes ranging from apprenticeships, degrees, Masters to PhDs. Its mission is to lead change and, through education, empower people for a successful future in a globalised world. MTU provides a broad range of programmes and research opportunities across multiple disciplines, contributing to regional development and innovation.
Within this period of transition and transformation, MTU is seeking to appoint a Dean of Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. The Dean is a member of the University Executive team and will report directly to the President. Given that this is a new role within MTU, the Dean will be responsible for developing the capacity and infrastructure of the Faculty and will provide overarching academic and professional leadership to the Faculty. The Dean will be responsible for the academic, resource and people management of the Faculty across MTU and will develop and lead a motivated, high-performing Faculty Leadership Team to deliver the Faculty’s contribution to the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan and subsequent strategic plans.
The successful candidate will have proven academic leadership, demonstrable experience in change management, coordinating efforts in a complex or multi-disciplinary environment and will play a leading role in developing, managing and maintaining strategic partnerships regionally, nationally and internationally to enhance the reputation and impact of the Faculty and University.
How to Apply
Perrett Laver, the appointed advisers of MTU, are conducting an executive search exercise alongside the public advertisement for this role. Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing academic and professional qualifications and experience, full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, relevant achievements and budgets and staff managed. CVs should be accompanied by a covering letter describing how candidates meet the criteria outlined in the candidate profile and why the appointment is of interest. Candidates are asked to set out briefly their vision for the role.
Applications can be uploaded to https://www.perrettlaver.com/campaigns/mtu-senior-appointments/ referencing the project number 7192. The closing date of applications is 12 noon on Friday, 11th April.
Munster Technological University is an equal opportunities employer.
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