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Abertay University is seeking an independent member of the University Court.
The University Court is the Governing Body of the University and its powers are set out in the University’s constitutional document - 'The Abertay University (Scotland) Order of Council 2019'.
The University Court meets at least five times each year and is made up of a maximum of 25 members, including independent members, ex-officio members, staff, trade union and students. Independent members remain an absolute majority.
Brief biographies of individual members of Court are available on our webpages.
The Role
We are seeking to recruit a new independent Court member who can contribute to the work of the Court over the next three years.
This is an important role and requires time commitment and flexibility from the postholder given that the actual time spent on the role can be unpredictable. It is estimated that Independent Court Members will need to devote between 10 and 12 days per year, plus personal preparation time, to effectively fulfil the duties.
The University is committed to equality and diversity, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from those currently under-represented on Court - women; people who are disabled; and people from ethnic minorities.
Further information including the Court Member Role Descriptor and person specification is available in the Independent Court Member Applicant Information Pack.
Appointment Process
The closing date for applications is 12:00 on Wednesday 23 April 2025.
To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a completed covering letter setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the criteria to governance@abertay.ac.uk.
Interviews
The Governance & Nominations Committee will review applications in late August and invite shortlisted applicants for interview on Thursday 8 May.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Caroline Summers, Vice-Principal and University Secretary by emailing governance@abertay.ac.uk
Download our Independent Court Member Applicant Information Pack.
