About this role
Description of Post
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead out on the development of the Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences on the Sligo campus.
The Head of Department role requires significant organisational, leadership and communication skills. The successful applicant will form part of the School Management Team along with the Head of School and the two other heads of department within the School.
The Head of Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences will be responsible for the management of the undergraduate programmes in Health Science and Physical Activity, Human Nutrition, and Clinical Measurement and Physiology and related postgraduate programmes
Essential Qualifications
Applicants for this position must have as a minimum:
A relevant first or second class Honours degree from a recognised awarding authority. Not less than five years relevant and acceptable post qualification experience in a Health, Sport Science, Exercise Science, Nutrition or related discipline.
Applicants must have the necessary technical and administrative expertise to lead and manage professional teams to develop and deliver relevant programmes of study which respond to the needs of students, industry and the wider community