Interim Head of Department School of Social - EOI Expression of Interest
Temporary Interim vacancy to 31st July 2026
Expression of interest – Interim Head of Department in the School of Social Science, Humanities and Creative Industries
We are seeking expressions of interest for an interim Head of Department in the School of Social Science, Humanities and Creative Industries. You will need to demonstrate and provide evidence that you have expertise in one of the academic disciplines within the school.
The role is interim until the 31/7/2026 in the first instance. Full details about the role are provided in the attached job description and person specification. To express your interest in the above post please submit a full CV together with a document (no more than two sides of A4) demonstrating how you meet the criteria contained within the person specification.
For further information or an informal discussion with regards to this post please contact Lindsey Chambers L.Chambers3@wlv.ac.uk.
We would be grateful if you could submit your expressions of interest by 11th March 2026 to Kim Hudson k.hudson@wlv.ac.uk. Late applications will not be accepted.
Interviews will be on Tuesday 31st March 2026
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