Associate Dean for Engagement - 0680-24

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) to appoint an Associate Dean (AD) for Engagement, due to the current term coming to an end. This senior leadership role is open to internal applicants only who must be existing members of academic staff within the Faculty. The role is normally occupied by colleagues at Senior Lecturer/Grade 9 level or above. It is a requirement of this post that applicants have a contract of employment at the University which extends for at least 4 years upon appointment to the role of AD.

Term of office

The post amounts to a 0.5 FTE appointment; this will be fully reflected in workload allocation models. The position is for an initial term of four years, potentially renewable for one further year, within the University’s AD appointment process. The department from which you come from will be appropriately supported to cover any effects on the delivery of its teaching programmes. On completion of your term of office the AD will revert automatically to their substantive position, unless the appointment is renewed. The University reserves the right, in exceptional circumstances, to end the term of office earlier than the scheduled expiry date, following a performance review by the Dean and with the agreement of the relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor, at which point you would revert to their substantive position.

The role

This is an opportunity to become a member of the Faculty Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Dean as a member of Deans Group and the Policy and Resources Committee (PRC). The role of Associate Dean provides academic leadership for the Faculty, to develop strategies around and shape our approach to the important portfolio of Engagement and inspire and engage Faculty colleagues in the delivery of these. The role is also an opportunity to gain valuable insight and experience in working with relevant central University colleagues and divisions. You will represent the Faculty within and beyond the University. The Associate Dean for Engagement will provide Leadership to the Faculty in all aspects of Engagement. This will entail leading on strategic projects, management of Engagement processes and committees, the promotion and development of a culture of engagement, and promoting the FST subject areas through Engagement. The role has endless entrepreneurial and creative potential and represents a significant career opportunity to innovate and play a major role in re-creating a FST equipped to take on the challenges of the mid-twenty-first century. Your work will be supported by the Executive Dean and broader Faculty Leadership Team.

Reward and recognition

In recognition for taking on the role, the Associate Dean will receive a non-superannuable salary supplement equivalent in value to one (for a Professor) or two (for a Senior Lecturer) increment(s) on their salary scale. Your performance and progress in the role will be reviewed 18 months into the role; a successful outcome in this review will result in the supplement being consolidated into your base salary (and therefore will become superannuable) from the beginning of the third year of the appointment. Your performance in the role will be reviewed again prior to the end of their appointment as AD. Furthermore, this role attracts an Associate Dean allowance to support research, knowledge transfer, scholarly activity, or educational enhancement. For the period of office, you will receive a non-superannuable allowance of £3,000 per annum which can be paid into your salary or research account. The appointment is for four years in the first instance, renewable for one further term of up to four years, subject to satisfactory performance in the role.

Academic Research & Education Leave (AREL)

The Associate Dean is eligible, at the end of their period of office, to be considered for an additional term of AREL, to be taken in agreement with their Head of Department.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the on-line application process by submitting your application via the Stonefish system by Sunday 28th July in the following format:

• A covering letter (2 x A4 max of text) to include an expression of interest, noting why you wish to apply, your intended vision for and approach to the role, giving examples relating to the areas of responsibility listed in the job description.
• A separate document articulating how you would intend to approach the areas listed under Essential and Desirable skills, noting any relevant experience, and what professional development you would welcome in support.
• Your up-to-date CV.

Please note that references are not required. Interviews of shortlisted candidates are expected to take place in person on 13th August 2024, with the panel being chaired by the Vice Chancellor (or delegate) and including the Executive Dean and the Pro Vice Chancellor for Engagement. We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly, flexible and agile working policies. We encourage applications from all diversity groups.

Enquiries

If you have an enquiry about the application process, please contact the Faculty Resources Manager, Rosie Cantley.