Atlantic Technological University (ATU) was established on 1 April 2022 following the merger of Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Sligo, and Letterkenny Institute of Technology. In November 2023, St Angela’s College Sligo also became part of ATU. ATU has approximately 27,000 students and 2,500 staff across its nine campuses in the Western and North Western region of Ireland, making it one of the largest multi-campus universities on the island. The University serves a diverse group of learners, staff, communities and organisations, playing a major role in supporting development in the region and further afield. Since its inception, ATU can already point to considerable achievements such as becoming a member of European University Alliance EU GREEN, successfully bidding for new nationally relevant higher education programmes in Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine and becoming the first university in Ireland to be designated an Accredited Institution of Advance HE. ATU has also launched its inaugural strategic plan, Open Minds, Bright Futures, which centres around five guiding lights: Enabling Education, Engaged Research, Connected Ecosystem, Transformed Organisation, and Sustainable Future. This is an exciting time to join ATU as the organisation delivers on its first strategic plan and continues to drive impact and support the Western and North Western region.
During this time of development and growth, ATU now seeks to appoint a Dean of Faculty of Science and Health. Reporting to the President, the Dean of Faculty of Science and Health will be a key member of the University Senior Leadership Team and will have overall responsibility for the Faculty’s full range of activities, including programme development, excellence in teaching and learning, research & innovation, engagement with enterprise, planning, budgeting, resource allocation and knowledge exchange. The role will be pivotal in the development of the academic and research reputation of the Faculty, providing an outstanding experience for both staff and students, and also in deepening external Faculty relationships and increasing its contribution to the delivery of ATU's strategic aims. The Dean will also lead the development of two new departments established to support the delivery of new programmes in Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. The development of relationships with key stakeholders, especially with industry and medical placement institutions, will be central to growing student numbers and research activity.
The successful candidate will be an experienced senior academic leader with a track record of developing academic and research excellence. They will have proven experience of managing financial and physical resources as well as demonstrable line management experience in a large and complex environment. This individual will have vision, energy and collegiality and have managed or contributed to change processes, while also creating equitable and inclusive cultures. The ideal candidate will also have a proven track record of delivering growth and developing capability and capacity in research, innovation and engagement. The successful individual will have excellent knowledge of national and international higher education trends with strong judgement and decision-making skills to actively promote internal and external collaboration.
How to Apply
Perrett Laver, the appointed advisers of ATU, are conducting an executive search exercise alongside the public advertisement for this role. Perrett Laver will support the Search Committee in the discharge of its duties. Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing academic and professional qualifications and experience, full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, relevant achievements and budgets and staff managed. CVs should be accompanied by a covering letter describing how candidates meet the criteria outlined in the candidate profile and why the appointment is of interest. Candidates are asked to set out briefly their vision for the role.
Applications can be uploaded to https://perrettlaver.com/atu-senior-appointments/ referencing the project number 7343. The closing date of applications is 12 noon Irish local time on Friday, 22nd August 2025.
Atlantic Technological University is an equal opportunities employer.
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