Dean of University International Business School

Teesside University is a dynamic and innovative institution, founded on more than 85 years of teaching and learning and currently serving a population of over 18,000 students. At Teesside University we believe that innovation powers our steps to create a world where everyone benefits from progress. We aim to transform lives and economies by delivering outstanding teaching, research, and business engagement. Building upon the University’s many achievements over recent years, ‘Ambition Delivered Today’, our new Corporate Strategy, sets out a dynamic future for the institution as a central hub of activity and aspiration in the Tees Valley, inspiring our students, colleagues, and communities across the world.

Teesside University International Business School (TUIBS) is an industry-facing, modern and dynamic School that offers a blend of academic excellence, entrepreneurial thinking and real-world orientation. Enterprise underpins all our programmes, which cover the full range of career development opportunities from higher degree apprenticeships and undergraduate degrees through to postgraduate, doctoral and executive education. Our courses offer accreditation or exemptions from a range of professional bodies including ACCA, CIM, CIMA, CMI and CIPD. 

We now seek to appoint an outstanding individual as a Dean of TUIBS. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive, you will work strategically to drive our growth aspirations for the School to become a leading provider of a digitally empowered, user-centred and globally connected learning and teaching portfolio, responsive to evolving industry requirements. You will develop close links with business communities to drive innovation and deliver economic and social impact on a local to global scale, enhancing our reputation and ensuring our students benefit from industry expertise, placements and internships. You will also utilise opportunities presented by the Government higher education funding reforms, such as lifelong learning entitlement, helping to make education more accessible to all learners throughout their lives and delivering the skills the country needs for the future. 

This is an exciting opportunity, and we are looking for an inspiring academic leader with the energy, enthusiasm and passion to help us achieve our vision to be a leading player on the regional, national and global stage. You will have a track record of excellence in leadership and management in a Business School context and a proven ability to develop and sustain a vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio, and drive innovation in teaching and learning, research impact and knowledge exchange. You will have outstanding people skills combined with a proven ability to motivate and develop teams, drive transformational change, and build collaborative partnerships in the UK and overseas.

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Interview date: TBC

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