Doctoral Academy DProf Lead

The Role

The Doctoral Academy DProf Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) programme within the Doctoral Academy. This role ensures the academic integrity, quality assurance, and smooth delivery of the DProf programme, while acting as the primary academic point of contact for students, supervisors, and internal stakeholders.

To make an informal enquiry, please contact Angela Hatton

Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.

What you'll do

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Admissions
  • Liaise with recruitment agencies involved in DProf candidate sourcing.
  • Participate in candidate interviews alongside academic departments.
• Programme Development & Delivery
  • Design, develop, and review academic content for DProf modules.
  • Ensure appropriate staffing and convenorship for study school modules.
  • Oversee second marking of DProf module work to ensure consistency and quality.
• Student Experience & Support
  • Act as a central academic point of contact for all DProf students and their supervisors.
  • Oversee the delivery of non-module provision, including the monthly seminar series.
  • Collaborate with the Doctoral Academy Training Lead to deliver the Development Needs Analysis (DNA) process for DProf students in Years 2 and 3.
• Quality Assurance & Monitoring
  • Lead the annual monitoring process for the DProf programme in collaboration with academic departments.
  • Maintain oversight of academic standards and marking consistency.
• Marketing & Promotion
  • Liaise with the Global Marketing and Student Recruitment (GMSR) team to develop and refine marketing strategies for the DProf programme.

The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.

Who you are - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required Essential

1. A doctoral qualification (PhD or equivalent professional doctorate).
2. Experience in postgraduate research supervision and/or doctoral programme leadership.
3. Proven ability to design and deliver academic content at postgraduate level.
4. Strong understanding of quality assurance processes in higher education.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
6. Experience in academic administration and programme monitoring.
7. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise effectively.
8. Familiarity with professional doctorate structures and student needs.
9. Commitment to enhancing the student experience and supporting academic development.
10. An ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually.

Desirable

1. Experience working with external recruitment agencies or marketing teams.
2. Knowledge of the Development Needs Analysis (DNA) process.
3. Experience in convening seminars or academic events.
4. Understanding of the professional doctorate landscape in the UK
5. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level B2.

More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:

How to apply

To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.

Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• 36.5 - hour week for full-time roles
• Generous leave entitlements - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
• Staff relocation bursary
• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
• Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.

Please keep reading

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Employment Visa

Under the UK Government's points-based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.