Deputy Dean of Psychology

We welcome applications for a Deputy Dean to join the School’s Senior Leadership Team and lead our diverse community of academics and students at the School of Psychology at the University of Roehampton.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in driving forward the school’s strategy with a focus on excellent education, outstanding Research & Knowledge Exchange and environmental and financial sustainability. This role is perfect for academic leaders who have expertise and experience in leading academic areas and managing resources including programme development and planning, workload allocations and programme viability.

The successful candidate will have line management experience and a track record of supporting people's professional development and career aspirations. They will oversee a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and will be leading the School’s resource management procedures, task allocation and the delivery of the strategic growth plan. The post holder will adopt a student-centered mindset with a focus achieving the best student experience and outcomes. They will have an in depth understanding of the discipline and the sector to support evidence-based plans for sustainable practice and growth.

The School of Psychology at the University of Roehampton is committed to delivering outstanding student outcomes, for which the successful candidate will take a leading role and making a positive impact on society through its world-leading research and its community-based knowledge exchange.

Our staff’s expertise spans experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, counselling psychology, psychotherapies and the arts and play therapies. Our multidisciplinary research seeks to improve the understanding of factors that influence mental health and wellbeing and to develop strategies and interventions to improve them. Our researchers produce impactful outcomes with real world applications that support local, national and global communities. Our work enhances and saves lives, supports the regeneration of the world around us and shapes government policy that touches on every impact of society.

At Roehampton, we help our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life. We are a supportive, close-knit and inclusive community, with a proud history in education stretching back more than 175 years. Our values come from this rich history, built on community, engagement and partnership, with a belief that no matter their background, we can help our students realise their ambitions. We also have an excellent research profile. With international reach, our research informs policy, enriches culture and improves people’s lives.

We are based on a beautiful 64-acre parkland campus, with excellent facilities. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package comprising of generous annual leave, membership of a defined benefit pension scheme and a hybrid and flexible working environment together with generous family friendly policies.

The University is committed to a supportive and safe learning and working environment that is equitable, diverse and inclusive, based on mutual respect and trust. Diversity, inclusion and equality are core to how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors, and stakeholders.

To apply, please visit the apply button above.

The closing date for completed applications is: 13 June 2023

To learn more about this post and for an informal conversation please contact Yannis Fronimos, Dean of the School of Psychology

It is expected that interviews will be held 27 June 2023.

The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer