Research Degrees and Ethics Coordinator

Please note that this opportunity is only open to current, substantive Cardiff School of Art and Design staff.
Note that this role will be offered within existing contractual hours only.

• The purpose of this role is to realise the potential of the School’s Research and Postgraduate Degrees and Ethics. The role is pivotal to CSAD’s future and its ability to deliver programmes of quality within its current resources.  
• You will be responsible for the management and effective delivery of quality Research and Postgraduate Degree programmes and approach to research ethics within CSAD’s current resources. You will develop the School’s Research and Postgraduate Degrees provision and ethical practices, whilst providing a supportive atmosphere and structure.
• The post requires strategic, empowering and decisive leadership, strong organisation skills, and the ability to deal with complex problems.  

If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.

What we are looking for

• An in-depth knowledge of, and national/international recognition in, specialist subject and professional area.
• Knowledge of research, the research process, research ethics, and Cardiff Met’s regulations pertaining to both.
• An in-depth understanding of pedagogy/research/innovation and scholarly activity.
• A thorough understanding of institutional management systems and the wider higher education environment.
• Must be able to undertake Research Degree supervision of doctoral students.
• Lead the development and implementation of research degrees and ethics strategies at either school and/or corporate level.
• Ability to exercise academic leadership for all subject area teaching and research activity.
• Ability to communicate and disseminate complex and conceptual ideas in a variety of ways.
• Ability to advise, influence and negotiate effectively both internally and externally to effect appropriate school/organisational development and direction.
• Experience of providing academic leadership and first line support/mentoring for colleagues including the fair allocation of work according to skills and capacity.
• Experience of leading on the development of academic strategies for example, teaching and learning, research and enterprise at school and/or corporate level.
• Doctoral qualification.

To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

Contact Us

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Dr Debbie Savage, Associate Dean Research, at dsavage@cardiffmet.ac.uk>

All applications must be submitted online.   

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.