At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and enhance staff experience.
- Company: Lancaster University, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Benefits: Salary supplement and allowance, with flexible working policies.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in innovative projects.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in academic leadership and faculty development.
- Qualifications: Must be an existing member of academic staff at Senior Lecturer/Grade 9 level or above.
Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University. The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS) is seeking to appoint a Deputy Dean. This senior leadership role is open to internal applicants only who must be existing members of academic staff within the Faculty and is normally occupied by colleagues at Senior Lecturer/Grade 9 level or above.
Term of Office
You will be expected to begin in role on 1 August 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The post amounts to a 0.5 FTE appointment; this will be fully reflected in workload allocation models. The position is for a period of up to one year, concluding on 31 July 2027. On completion of your term of office the Deputy Dean will revert automatically to your substantive position, unless the appointment is renewed.
Role
You will work closely with the Pro‑VC to provide leadership to the Faculty, with an emphasis on staff experience, EDI, physical resources, health and safety. As part of this role, you will lead the current relocation of the Schools in the Faculty and represent the Faculty within and beyond the University.
Reward and Recognition
Salary supplement
You will receive a non‑superannuable salary supplement equivalent in value to one increment (for a Professor) or two increments (for a Senior Lecturer) on the salary scale. In addition, the role attracts a non‑superannuable allowance of £8,000 per annum.
Application Process
To apply, please complete the online application process via the Stonefish system by 14 July 2026 in the following format:
- A short (two‑pages maximum) statement describing your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience, along with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV.
- Your up‑to‑date CV.
Please note that references are not required. Interviews of shortlisted candidates are expected to take place in person on 20 July 2026, with the panel being chaired by the Deputy Vice‑Chancellor and including the Pro‑Vice Chancellor of Arts, Humanities, Management and Social Sciences.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, supporting family‑friendly, flexible and agile working policies. We encourage applications from all diversity groups.
Enquiries
Paul would be pleased to discuss with prospective applicants how the role may fit into their career development, as well as consideration of workload implications. If you have an enquiry about the application process, please contact the Faculty Officer – Resources, Victoria Sharp.
Deputy Dean - 0612-26 in Lancaster employer: Lancaster University
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