Head of Hatfield College and Professorship, Durham University Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship
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Head of Hatfield College and Professorship, Durham University Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship Contents Durham University – Introduction 03 Collegiate Durham 04 The Durham student experience 05 Hatfield College 06 The Role of Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 07 Person Specification 09 Outline Terms of Employment 10 How to apply 11 Appendices 12 University governance and management structure 13 Outstanding research 14 Outstanding education 15 Durham City 16 International focus 17 Regional engagement 18 County Durham and North East England 19 Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 03 Introduction Durham University pursues academic excellence and has a long history of first-class education and research. It combines world-leading innovative research with a strong and rich cultural heritage. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s top The University’s education and research encouraged to also join one or more of our universities, Durham provides a unique programmes are delivered through academic Colleges. The Colleges provide pastoral support environment for both staff and students within departments organised into three faculties of and exceptional opportunities for participation a distinctive collegiate environment and has Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences & Health in sports, the arts and volunteering, which grown to approximately 17,500 students and and Science. The University has also foster open-mindedness, curiosity and social over 8,000 staff. established nine Research Institutes, which responsibility. Two colleges, St Chad’s and along with its centres and colleges, bring St John’s, are established as independent Durham is a member of the UK Russell Group together researchers in different disciplines foundations. of Universities. It has built significantly on its from across the world. The University’s achievements over the last ten years and Durham is proud of its recent achievements and academic activities are underpinned by continues to work towards developing its continues to aspire to improve and maintain its professional support services which are led by ambitious goals with commitment and passion. position as a high-quality academic education the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Durham University is committed to seeking the and research institution, increase its Officer and Pro-Vice-Chancellors. highest distinction and to achieving excellence international standing and become a more in research and scholarship, and all aspects of Durham’s standing as a high-quality education global University. education and the transmission of knowledge. and research institution has been recognised It promotes individual participation in a and reflected in its position in recent league scholarly community providing a rounded tables: it is ranked 4th in the Times and Sunday education in which students gain both the Times Good University Guide 2017. academic and personal skills required to In the most recent Times Higher Education succeed in life and make a difference in their World University Rankings, Durham was ranked chosen field. 96th and it achieved 74th position in the QS World University Rankings 2016/17. Durham is not a traditional campus university, but has evolved over time with departments and The University has 16 colleges, which provide colleges embedded within the local community. lively communities of undergraduate and At the centre of its estate is the magnificent postgraduate students and staff from across all medieval UNESCO World Heritage Site which is disciplines. All students are allocated a college shared with Durham Cathedral. when they join Durham, and staff are Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 04 Collegiate Durham Durham’s collegiate system makes the Durham University experience special and unique. Durham’s 16 colleges, in conjunction with the University staff members, college alumni and The success of the colleges and the pastoral excellent education provided by academic interested members of the local community. support they provide has resulted in an departments, ensures a rich and distinctive The SCR plays a key role in encouraging the extensive and highly engaged alumni network. student experience. All University junior members of the college (undergraduates Durham produces well rounded, highly able accommodation is based in one of its colleges and postgraduates) to engage with staff and the students. They go on to hold senior positions and every Durham University student belongs local community, and provides opportunities for and have a significant influence on society in to a college, regardless of living in college or members of the SCR to socialise together and the UK and around the world, and continue to elsewhere. Colleges offer a vibrant, supportive mentor and provide advice to students act as key ambassadors for, and contribute to, community full of opportunities to gain new throughout their time at Durham. the wider Durham community. experiences, develop skills to achieve more in Durham graduates are in high demand with For further information on the University’s future life and most importantly to have fun. employers, and are ranked in the top 40 colleges can be found: Colleges provide an excellent system of pastoral globally for employer reputation (QS World www.dur.ac.uk/colleges/ support and in collaboration with professional University Rankings 2016/17). Colleges create support services are responsible for the general a stimulating community for students, with welfare and progress of students. This results in opportunities to mix with peers from across one of the best completion rates in the country subject disciplines. A wide range of activities for first degree studies. are offered to maximise the student experience including sport, music, theatre, community Each College has a strong sense of community service, as well as the opportunity to engage in and key to this are the College Common Rooms. debates and talks on a wide range of topics. The Junior Common Rooms (JCR) are undergraduate communities run by students for Colleges help support research activities through students. They arrange events and activities; the provision of accommodation for visiting represent student views; and head up welfare fellows and provide bases for University research initiatives. The Middle Common Rooms (MCR) activities. In addition, University staff, alumni comprise postgraduate communities and offer and visiting fellows play an important role in similar benefits to the JCRs. The Senior the colleges, in supporting students in their Common Rooms (SCR) comprise college officers development, through a wide range of activities. (for example the Head of College) and staff, Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 05 The Durham Student Experience Durham encourages student participation in drama, music, sport, culture and voluntary activities, with great success. It prides itself on the engagement of the The University boasts over 50 sports clubs, from student body in a wide variety of extracurricular archery to ultimate frisbee, and was named activities, and the opportunities they provide The Times and Sunday Times Sports University in enhancing the students’ employability, of the Year 2015 for its outstanding success stimulating personal development and in team sports. For more information about contributing to the wellbeing of the community, our student experience and the wide range of both within and outside of the University. activities available to our University communities, including music and theatre, go to: These activities provide students with the opportunity to develop additional skills outside Undergraduate: of academic education such as leadership, www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/life teamwork and the ability to give back to the Postgraduate: University and society more generally. www.durham.ac.uk/postgraduate/experience Durham University Head of Hatfield College and Professorship 06 Hatfield College Hatfield is a remarkable and vibrant College that is at the heart of the richness of collegiate life, which makes the Durham University experience so unique. As Durham’s second oldest college, Hatfield's some purpose-built, others inherited. It offers Progress, Employability and Development"). strong traditional roots and supportive impressive facilities, including a new cardio SHAPED is an annual series of events (lectures, community provides a sense of belonging. gym suite and a thriving Bar which is a key workshops, colloquia and discussion groups) put The College offers its students many and varied social space for Hatfield clubs and societies. on by the College to support each student's opportunities with everyone joining in some There has been a regular programme of major academic progress, future employability and aspect of College life, whether in sport, music, refurbishment in recent years with further personal development. drama or helping to run one of the many College refurbishment planned for 2017-18 of c. £5.1m. The power of the Hatfield experience is societies. This enables students to develop The College sense of community is summed up evidenced in its devoted and enthusiastic leadership skills, arrange events, support by the official motto: “Vel Primus Vel Cum students, many of whom go on to become charities, create new societies; and give Primis”, loosely translated as "Be the best you engaged and committed alumni. Hatfield something back to the community. Most