Head of Department for Bioscience

The University of East London (UEL) has been pioneering futures since 1898: from the 2nd Industrial Revolution through to where we are now, the 4th. We are a careers-led university, dedicated to supporting our students to develop the skills, emotional intelligence and creativity needed to thrive in a constantly changing world.

Having experienced substantial growth in recent years, the School of Health, Sport & Bioscience currently has 4 departments with a range of professional programmes, and we are now seeking to appoint to the following roles:

• Head of Department for Nursing and Midwifery (AQ1749)
• Head of Department for Bioscience (AQ1751)
• Head of Department for Allied Health and Public Health (AQ1753)

Having invested in cutting-edge, innovative, interprofessional practice and technologies to enhance the career-focused learning of students in the school, we are ambitious for our future and that our students. We require leaders within their field of specialism; innovators who are appreciative of the challenges and opportunities in providing world-class education to our future professionals.

UEL is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in the global capital. Our pioneering and forward-thinking vision is making a positive and significant impact to the communities we serve, inspiring both our staff and students to reach their full potential.

As one of the most socially inclusive and international Universities and comprising one of the most diverse staff populations in the UK (50% of our professoriate identify from black or minority ethnic backgrounds), we are hugely proud of our track record in reducing inequalities (ranked 1st in the UK & 2nd globally, Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings, 2020) and our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our strategy Vision 2028.