University of Derby Hiring for Deputy Dean Job at Derby, England Full Time

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• In collaboration with other academic areas and the Student Performance and Engagement teams with the Provost (Learning & Teaching) portfolio drive forward cutting edge pedagogic practice, outstanding student performance and an excellent holistic student experience across the University / College.

• Work alongside the PVC Dean and broader University Leadership team to develop and embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation which aligns to organisational priorities.

• Proactively seek opportunities in collaboration with the Provost (Learning & Teaching)’s Student Performance and Engagement Teams to innovate across the spectrum of learning & teaching, including the use of digital technologies, research and academic enterprise, using data and sectoral knowledge to inform insights.

• Take responsibility for strengthening research and knowledge exchange links between teams and the wider University, encouraging interdisciplinary research initiatives.

• Pro-actively engage with senior committees and groups across the university to allow effective, cohesive and coordinated delivery of key services across the institution.

• Strategically develop relationships, pipelines and income streams to enhance third stream activity, collaborating with the leads for research and knowledge exchange and academic enterprise and Heads of School

• Provide strong leadership to academics (taking direct line management responsibilities as agreed) developing a culture of ownership and accountability and maximising people potential creating a culture focused on outcomes and deliverables across research, innovation, learning and teaching.

• Take responsibility for translating strategy into operational plans which support the delivery of strategic objectives and key performance indicators for the College.

• Support the PVC Dean in the achievement of financial plans for the College and manage the operational and financial planning and budgetary control for resources, including staffing and equipment.

• Oversee curriculum development, both intra- and inter-College, identifying trends in student demands, anticipating emerging requirements using data and evidence-based approaches and ensuring the promotion of employability, enterprise and inclusion across programmes

• Work closely with the PVC Dean and Heads of School to identify, create and exploit new opportunities to secure additional income streams and new areas of teaching, research, international or commercial activities.

• Where appropriate, lead on designated cross-University activity and initiatives.

• Lead in the validation of new programmes and continuous improvement initiatives for existing course provision across the College. Be a strategic link with Centre for Quality Assurance on matters of academic standards.

• Ensure appropriate allocation of workloads within the College, developing and embedding appropriate utilisation of the University’s academic workload planning processes/tools and the associated management information outputs.

• Leadership of the effective recruitment, induction, management, development and appraisal of staff within area of responsibility in line with the University’s HR policies and procedures, promoting effective people management practices that ensure staff are engaged and engaged and aligned to achieve effective outcomes in pursuit of the University’s strategic ambition.

• Maintain own academic standing and authority as appropriate, through teaching, research, innovation, enterprise and scholarly activities.

• Develop and maintain an external profile. Engage with relevant national and international debates and with professional institutes, practitioner societies and governmental committees.

• Represent the University / College on relevant internal and external committees, networks and working groups, chairing these meetings where appropriate.

• Support and facilitate communication channels across the College for both staff and students.

• Deputise for the PVC Dean as required.

• Take responsibility, within the University’s policies for employment and health and safety at work for that of those you manage.

• Take responsibility for ongoing personal and professional development in line with the University’s needs and that of the role.

• Act in accordance with University policies and procedures on employment, IT and financial management.

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the PVC Dean.