Associate Dean

Are you a motivated and inspiring leader?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to innovate in education and deliver successful student outcomes and experiences?

If you are, we’d love to hear from you.

By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

The University of Central Lancashire is working with local partners to develop a modern, innovative veterinary programme, focused on producing clinically competent, compassionate, and pragmatic graduates. The School of Veterinary Medicine believes that everyone, regardless of background, has an opportunity to turn their aspirations of a career in animal care into a reality. To support this ambition, we’ve recently developed and launched a new, creative curriculum, supported by significant investment in clinical skills facilities, and the development of an outstanding placements network.

About the role:

Working with the Dean as part of the School Leadership Team, the post holder will contribute to the School and the University’s vision and strategy, helping us deliver an outstanding student experience, grow our income, shape our new educational offer to our learners, foster a supportive and empowering culture for colleagues, and improve student outcome and experience metrics.

You will work closely with the Dean, Associate Deans and Professional Services colleagues to develop and manage income generation and academic development activities. The post holder will be expected to lead on designated areas of course development delivered within the School, and to lead, manage and support other team members.

About you:

The successful candidate will have experience of successful leadership and academic delivery; including teaching, assessment, and portfolio development in a Higher Education environment, along with experience of quality assurance and regulatory processes and procedures related to management of course quality and delivery. You will have a credible and well-respected professional track record as evidenced by professional recognition, networks and/or involvement with external partners, and be able to think strategically and develop and deliver strategic plans. Being able to envision the future of veterinary education and clinical care, identifying emerging trends and technologies that can be integrated into teaching, knowledge exchange and research is essential. You must also be proactive in supporting and developing a positive high performing team culture and possess a Doctorate or Higher Degree. (or equivalent professional qualifications or equivalent experience).

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position will work between the Preston and Burnley campuses and will also involve some travel to our partner institution Myerscough College. For further information regarding the role and working at the university please see the attached candidate pack. Please submit your CV and a covering letter if you wish to be considered for this vacancy.

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