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Associate Dean: Student Experience

University of Central Lancashire - School of Engineering

Location: Preston
Salary: Management contract (competitive salary)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 27th March 2023
Closes: 19th April 2023
Job Ref: REQ007364
 

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international, multi-campus Institution that can trace its roots back to 1828.  UCLan is one of the UK’s largest universities with a staff and student community approaching 38,000.  Our employment-focused course portfolio, with over 350 undergraduate programmes, nearly 200+ postgraduate courses, and a rich array of CPD courses means that students enjoy a first-class experience, alongside accessible and relevant research that makes a contribution to society.  Our current strategic plan runs until 2028 which will mark the university’s 200th anniversary.  The vision through which the plan will be delivered is to “transform lives by delivering an outstanding educational experience, creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. “

The role of Associate Dean Student Experience and Outcomes in the School of Engineering and Computing is a new post that represents the opportunity to lead on a programme of strategic change underpinning the student experience and graduate outcomes in the heart of Lancashire. 

The Associate Dean Student Experience and Outcomes is accountable to the Dean for meeting University targets at School and subject levels on all University education metrics, including NSS results and graduate employment. (S)he will provide strong and inspirational leadership for the School to enable it to achieve its education goals and to support the University’s mission to be recognised as a leading UK university delivering real-world, practice-based education and student experience.  Working closely with the PVC Students and Teaching the post holder will direct the creation, delivery and review of the School policies to enable and ensure the development of inspirational and innovative learning and teaching, sustained excellence in the student experience, and strategic renewal of the School’s taught portfolio and curriculum.

The candidate will work closely with other Associate Deans in the School to promote, and encourage student centered, graduate outcomes focused curriculum and learning environment across the new school.

The new Associate Dean will possess a:

  • Substantial track record of providing strategic student experience leadership, having successfully developed, led and implemented student experience strategies.
  • Substantial track record of providing strategic leadership to deliver successful graduate outcomes, having successfully developed, led and implemented graduate outcomes strategies, including TEF planning
  • Experience of successful and supportive academic and people leadership
  • Experience of having delivered projects which support successful student experience and graduate outcomes, having successfully built partnerships, interacting within HE, with industry or commerce and professional bodies

We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will diversify the University’s leadership team and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

How to Apply:

To apply please visit the People Team webpages at uclan.ac.uk/jobs where you will be asked to provide the following:

Applications should include the following:

  • an up-to-date CV; and
  • a covering letter (of no more than two A4 pages) summarising your experience, attributes, and your view of your overall suitability for the role.

The closing date for applications is by close of play Sunday 19th April 2023

Shortlisting will take place Monday 24th April 2023

Final interviews will be held on Tuesday 2nd May 2023

Grade: Management contract (competitive salary)

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week - 1.0 FTE)

Contract Type: Indefinite

Closing Date: 19 April 2023

Interview Date: 02 May 2023

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