The University is seeking a new Pro-Vice-Chancellor to replace Dr Evelyn Welch, who is leaving Sussex in September to take up a professorship in Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary's, University of London.

An expert on Italian Renaissance art and culture, London-based Evelyn is looking forward to developing Renaissance studies at Queen Mary's and establishing a programme in art history.

"I've had an exciting and wonderful year establishing important projects as a Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Sussex," she says. "They are now well under way."

One of her main responsibilities has been the project to develop a new science curriculum. "The University is committed to continuing the science project," she says, "and I feel Deans now have a real grasp of what the issues are and are taking forward the project in exciting ways."

Evelyn's replacement as Pro-Vice-Chancellor will continue to be responsible for the science curriculum project, as well as other elements of teaching and learning policy including e-learning.

Some details of the portfolio will be determined only after the appointment is made, but the main elements will also include teaching-quality assurance and enhancement, as well as staff development.

Members of faculty who wish to be considered for appointment should write to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alasdair Smith, by Wednesday (9 June), enclosing a CV and a letter of application.

Anyone who wishes to discuss in more detail the duties included in the portfolio is welcome to speak to Evelyn and/or Dr Mary Stuart.