Dean of Clinical Affairs - Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

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Closing Date: 09 January 2022

Newcastle University seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate to the position of Dean of Clinical Affairs - Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed). 

The purpose of this position is to manage all aspects of the clinical academic interface, at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed), in furtherance of undergraduate and postgraduate clinical education and training, including clinical placements.  The post holder will operate in alignment with the University’s Vision and Strategy and in collaboration with stakeholders both within and outside of both NUMed and the University as a whole. 

The primary roles of the Dean of Clinical Affairs are to drive the implementation of the Newcastle Faculty of Medical Science’s Teaching and Learning Strategy in relation to undergraduate clinical medical education at NUMed and to contribute to the development of the Faculty’s teaching related strategies in medicine. The Dean will be responsible for leading a culture of learning and teaching excellence and creating a collaborative environment, fostering a culture of trust and mutual respect and championing the University’s values and guiding principles.  As a member of the NUMed Executive Board, they will be a visible role model, demonstrating the highest standards of leadership and behaviour.  Cross-campus working, via a “One University” approach, is a key dimension to this role, including stimulating and encouraging cross campus learning and teaching opportunities. The Dean will be expected to work closely with senior colleagues at both NUMed and across the Faculty and the University in the UK. 

This appointment as Dean will be for 3 – 5 years

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Professor Chris Baldwin (CEO and Provost, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia at Christopher.baldwin@newcastle.edu.my 

Interviews are scheduled for 09 February 2022

To view the Candidate Briefing Pack please click here

Further Information

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.

The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. The University also holds the HR Excellence in Research award for our work to support the career development of our researchers, and is a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

We understand how important the full employment package is to our colleagues at Newcastle University and we are committed to providing a great range of benefits and discounts for all.  You can learn more about what is available here on our Benefits Website page.

Requisition ID: 12082