Pro-Dean for Student Education

Opportunity open to existing Grade 9/10 academics within the Faculty of Social Sciences only

Can you provide the strategic vision and leadership for student education in our large and complex faculty? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in an international and interdisciplinary context?

Working with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education, Deans of Student Education and the Executive Dean of the Faculty, you will play a major strategic role in contributing to strategic developments within the University and determining, leading and implementing the strategy for student education within the Faculty.

You will have the leadership skills, ambition and creativity to take forward the development of the Faculty’s portfolio of student education programmes, lead on the Faculty’s recruitment and educational engagement strategies and deliver the Faculty’s learning and teaching strategic objectives in providing a high-quality student academic experience.

Working with and through appropriate university and faculty structures, you will seek to identify and develop opportunities for new initiatives and programmes, inter- and intra-faculty cooperation, and will take the lead responsibility for promoting and monitoring teaching quality assurance and enhancement. You will also promote an inclusive approach to education that will attract, excite and retain a diverse student cohort.

You will chair the Faculty Taught Student Education Committee and will represent the Faculty on the University’s Taught Student Education Board and a range of other university committees, contributing to strategy and policy formulation and leading in its implementation.

You will be an active member of the University’s Leadership Forum and of the Faculty Executive Group, promoting a coordinated approach to delivering innovative strategic academic development. You will be taking on a significant and complex leadership role and must be able to lead with a clear vision and engage others across the Faculty and the University.

You will thrive on working collaboratively in a busy and dynamic environment to enhance the reputation of the Faculty with a focus on quality and excellence. Academic credibility is essential. You will have a sustained track record of excellence in student education, research and/or scholarship and academic leadership, combined with excellent skills in team working and collaboration.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Paul Johnson, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences
Email: [email protected] Tel: (+44) 0113 343 1501