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Please note: although this is a predominantly remote role, the post holder will need to be on-site for one week per annum. Applications from individuals based overseas, who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, are welcome. Oxford University invites applications for the part-time role of Deputy Director for the MSc in Global Women’s Health—a pioneering, interdisciplinary program addressing critical health issues facing women worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to shape academic direction, support impactful research, and mentor future leaders in global health—all within a flexible, remote working structure. About the Role As Deputy Director, you will work closely with the Program Director to: Drive strategic development and curriculum innovation. Foster collaboration among faculty, students, and global partners. Support delivery of our hybrid course and ensure high-quality student experience. Lead and contribute to teaching, supervision, and research. Oversee student engagement and admissions, and enhance teaching methods. What You'll Bring You will hold a PhD/DPhil or a relevant Master’s degree in Public Health, Women’s Health, or a closely related field, with significant teaching experience. You’ll bring a solid academic background and a strong understanding of online and hybrid teaching methods. Your expertise in global women’s health will be matched by a genuine passion for addressing health inequities. Strong communication, organisational skills, and a demonstrated ability to engage with faculty, students, and external stakeholders are essential. Ideal candidates will also have experience designing and delivering online or hybrid programs, and an active record of publications or research in global women’s health. A history of presenting at relevant international conferences would be an added advantage. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to collaborate with world-leading academics and help shape the future of women’s health education. You’ll contribute to a globally relevant, socially impactful program while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and a competitive compensation package. How to Apply Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. Go to https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. This role is part time and is fixed term for 2 years. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 6th June 2025. Interviews are expected to take place online on Monday 23rd June 2025.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND SELECTION CRITERIA Job title Deputy Director for the MSc in Global Women's Health Division Medical Sciences Division Department Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health Location This is a predominantly remote position with 1 week per annum in the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, Level 3 Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU Grade and salary Research Grade 8: £48,235 to £57,255 (with a discretionary range to £64,228) per annum Part Time (60% FTE) Hours Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Contract type Fixed Term for 2 years Reporting to Anita Makins, Director of the MSc in Global Women’s Health Vacancy reference 179202 THE ROLE Overview of the Role We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled individual to join our team as the Deputy Director for the Masters in Global Women's Health program. This part-time, remote position will involve supporting the program's strategic direction, enhancing its academic offerings, and fostering collaboration among faculty, students, and external stakeholders. Responsibilities OVERALL • Assist the Director in the development and implementation of the program's strategic goals and objectives. • Together with the director, support curriculum development and enhancement, ensuring alignment with current global women's health issues. • Facilitate faculty engagement and collaboration, promoting interdisciplinary teaching and research. • Coordinate the delivery of the hybrid course, ensuring high-quality educational experiences for students. • Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, utilizing feedback to drive continuous improvement and appropriate changes. • In collaboration with the Director, engage with external partners, including health organizations, academic partners, donors and NGOs, to create opportunities for student internships and research projects • In collaboration with the Director look for funding streams and scholarships for students from low and middle income countries SPECIFIC TO TEACHING • Participate and undertake advanced academic study to underpin lectures and class teaching of relevant modules • Lecture, tutor, and supervise students on aspects of those modules relevant to their expertise • Develop lecture notes, course materials, MCQs, reading lists, and reference guides accordingly • Engage in course formative and summative assessments as well as support university examination proceedings • Participate in relevant academic research and hence have the capacity to supervise student research questions for their final dissertation / project 2 SPECIFIC TO MANAGEMENT • Be the first point of contact for student matters relating to attendance, conduct, coursework, performance, and welfare (referring matters to appropriate others). • Participate in the undergraduate and graduate student admissions processes • Gather and analyse feedback from students, colleagues, and examiners and help modify course design, content, or delivery and propose changes to regulations as appropriate • Share in the work of departmental committees developing academic strategies and policies • Support junior members of the team on pedagogy, specialist online teaching methodologies and procedures Please note that responsibilities outlined are not exhaustive, and additional duties may be required appropriate to the grade in line with organisational needs. SELECTION CRITERIA You will be asked to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Applications will be judged only against the criteria that are set out below. Applicants should ensure that their application shows very clearly how their skills and experience meet these criteria within the supporting statement. This should describe, with specific examples, how you meet each item listed below. See https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement for further guidance on writing an effective supporting statement. Qualifications, Skills and Experience ESSENTIAL 1. Relevant PhD/DPhil or relevant Masters (Public Health, Women’s health or related field) with extensive post-qualification teaching experience 2. An aptitude for teaching and awareness of pedagogic methods in particular related to online learning 3. Experience in the field of Global Women’s Health and passion and drive to improving global needs 4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment 5. Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, students, and external partners 6. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively 7. Sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to contribute to the development of course modules 3 8. Deep knowledge and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field of global women’s health 9. Sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies 10. Experience of qualitative/quantitative research and analytical techniques 11. Evidence of ability to formulate research questions and write 12. Evidence of ability to formulate research questions and proposals and hence supervise student projects DESIRABLE Please note that the criteria listed below would be an advantage in this role, but you do not need to meet them to be eligible to apply. 1. Previous experience in teaching or organisational aspects of hybrid or online course in women’s health 2. Strong publication record and involvement in research in the field of Global Women’s health 3. Experience speaking and presenting at international relevant conferences Values and Behaviour The NDWRH Charter was developed by our staff and students. It is a framework of expected core behaviours and attitudes which focus on positivity and dignity for individuals, their peers, their teams and line managers. Its aim is to move to greater transparency, trust and respect in the way we interact together, helping to build a more supportive and productive workplace for everyone. The core behaviours are listed below: 1. Excellence: You proactively seek opportunities to expand your skills, engage in learning outside your normal field, and contribute to improving systems and processes. 2. Working Together: You promote a collaborative and inclusive environment by actively seeking cross-group interactions, supporting your team, addressing biases, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all. 3. Responsibility: You proactively define deliverables, balance priorities, solve problems creatively, and take responsibility for your decisions and actions. 4. Leadership: You foster a collaborative, supportive environment by addressing conflicts swiftly, building shared purpose, and understanding and valuing each team member's unique needs and contributions. 5. Trust, Ethics & Integrity: You are impartial and fair in decision-making, respected for your integrity, encourage ethical discussions, and welcome constructive challenge. 4 6. Clarity: You ensure effective, two-way communication by regularly updating your team, assessing and improving communication methods, and designing user-friendly systems for stakeholders. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks 5 Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Lone Working • Travel outside of Europe or North America on University Business 6 HOW TO APPLY Application Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly at recruitment@wrh.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 7 Assessment Interviews for this post will take place on Monday 23rd June 2025. You will be notified by Monday 16th June 2025 if you have been shortlisted for interview. During the interview, you will be asked questions based around the selection criteria listed in this job description. If you are selected for interview, you will be invited to disclose any special requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the interview arrangements, for example, in the case of disability, access to facilities or equipment. These will not be taken into account in the selection process. In advance of the interview, you will be asked to complete an online McQuaig Word Survey. You can read more about McQuaig at https://mcquaig.co.uk/candidate-section/. You will also be asked to prepare a short presentation. Details of these will be provided to selected candidates. You can find more information and guidance about the recruitment and selection process at the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health at https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/candidatebriefing. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. 8 Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 9 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Nuffield Department Women’s & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) The Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) is one of the largest and most successful academic departments in the world in its field. There are approximately 160 people working in the department, including senior academic staff, research support staff, clerical and technical staff, and graduate students (including clinicians) carrying out research towards a higher degree. There are also a number of visiting researchers from many parts of the world. The average annual income is approximately £10 million, of which over 75% comes from outside sources. NDWRH encompasses multi-disciplinary research across the full spectrum of women’s health. Our work has four overarching themes; Cancer, Global Health, Maternal & Fetal Health and Reproductive Medicine & Genetics. We focus on genetic studies, the dissection of molecular, biochemical and cellular mechanisms underlying normal and aberrant reproductive tissue function, and clinical studies in women’s health, assisted reproduction and pregnancy, as well as growth and development across the first 1000 days of life. The clinical and laboratory programmes are based in the Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital; Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine; Winchester House, and the Big Data Institute, and there are collaborations with the School’s Institutes, the University’s Science Departments and with researchers outside Oxford, in both the UK and abroad, especially in lowmiddle income countries. 10 For more information please visit: www.wrh.ox.ac.uk The University of Oxford is a member of the Athena Swan Charter and holds an institutional Silver Athena Swan award. NDWRH holds a departmental Gold award in recognition of its efforts to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in SET and create a better working environment for both men and women. 11 BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector. Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities for dependants of all types. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/myfamily-care Supporting disability and health-related issues (including menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the 12 University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. information about how we support those going through menopause For see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/connecting-other-researchers/oxfordresearch-staff-society 13
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**_Please note: although this is a predominantly remote role, the post holder will need to be on-site for one week per annum. Applications from individuals based overseas, who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, are welcome._** Oxford University invites applications for the part-time role of Deputy Director for the MSc in Global Women’s Health—a pioneering, interdisciplinary program addressing critical health issues facing women worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to shape academic direction, support impactful research, and mentor future leaders in global health—all within a flexible, remote working structure. **About the Role ** As Deputy Director, you will work closely with the Program Director to: * Drive strategic development and curriculum innovation. * Foster collaboration among faculty, students, and global partners. * Support delivery of our hybrid course and ensure high-quality student experience. * Lead and contribute to teaching, supervision, and research. * Oversee student engagement and admissions, and enhance teaching methods. **What You'll Bring ** You will hold a PhD/DPhil or a relevant Master’s degree in Public Health, Women’s Health, or a closely related field, with significant teaching experience. You’ll bring a solid academic background and a strong understanding of online and hybrid teaching methods. Your expertise in global women’s health will be matched by a genuine passion for addressing health inequities. Strong communication, organisational skills, and a demonstrated ability to engage with faculty, students, and external stakeholders are essential. Ideal candidates will also have experience designing and delivering online or hybrid programs, and an active record of publications or research in global women’s health. A history of presenting at relevant international conferences would be an added advantage. **Why Join Us?** This is an opportunity to collaborate with world-leading academics and help shape the future of women’s health education. You’ll contribute to a globally relevant, socially impactful program while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and a competitive compensation package. **How to Apply** Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. Go to https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting- statement for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. This role is part time and is fixed term for 2 years. **The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 6th June 2025**. Interviews are expected to take place online on **Monday 23rd June 2025**.
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