The purpose of the Mary McAleese Chair in Connected Leadership is to:

• Provide academic leadership in research and education consistent with the University and School Strategic Priorities within Strategy 2030
• Provide leadership and make a significant contribution to the enhancement and delivery of the executive education portfolio in the William J Clinton Leadership Institute
• Make a significant contribution to achieving the School and University’s civic responsibilities

RESEARCH

• Demonstrate research leadership to ensure the highest standards of ethics and integrity in research
• Contribute significantly to the development and implementation of research strategies in the School that deliver significant benefit to the School’s and University’s national and global reputation
• Maintain substantial outputs of the highest quality research which are published in leading research journals and disseminated at national/international conferences as appropriate to the discipline and, more specifically, in relation to leadership and organisational transformation
• Attract and secure externally funded collaborative research activities with other institutions and bodies
• Provide leadership to maximise the wider (non-academic) impact of research, including knowledge exchange with external organisations and bodies and/or wider public engagement activities
• Lead and participate in national and international committees (e.g. REF Panels and Research Funding bodies)
• Contribute to the enhancement of postgraduate research student environment. This will include helping to secure PGR students, and leadership and mentoring during the supervision process

TEACHING

• Design and deliver an appropriate range of contemporary and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies and techniques for UG, PGT and executive education programmes
• Provide leadership and strategic insights to development and delivery of the executive education portfolio delivered through the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute
• Lead and develop innovative approaches to enhancing the student learning environment, including use of appropriate learning technologies and techniques
• Act as internal examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate students

EDUCATION

• PhD in Management or closely related discipline

RESEARCH AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITES

• Be recognised as a thought leader in chosen area of specialism and maintain a research profile appropriate to the discipline
• Develop and maintain a research strategy which attracts external recognition and national and international impact
• Sustained publication record of international excellence in field of specialisation
• Record of securing and leading peer reviewed funding for research programmes in the specialist area. Substantial experience of developing strong collaborative partnerships with civic and business organisations for research, education or practice

TEACHING

• Experience of developing and delivering world-class teaching, learning and assessment strategies and techniques in Leadership and Management, more generally
• Demonstrable ability to contribute to successful, sustained postgraduate student supervision as primary supervisor
• Experience of developing and delivering innovative modules and courses and being able to positively influence curriculum development and enhancement

MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY

• Substantial experience of providing academic leadership and strategic management development at School or wider University level
• Willingness and ability to contribute to the operational management of the School
• Involvement in effective external collaborations

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Demonstrable ability to provide effective leadership and mentor colleagues and research students.
• Understanding of resource management processes and skills to apply them effectively
• Evidence of wider leadership qualities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

• Demonstrable ability to contribute to the School’s international and civic activities.