Associate Dean of Educational Development and Quality

The opportunity
Creativity is at the brink of great change and there is a galvanising call embedded at the heart of our University’s strategy. To remain at the heart of creative education in an era of polarisation and new intelligences, a total rethink is underway in our systems, skills and the sectors we partner with.

We are seeking a versatile and experienced Associate Dean of Educational Development and Quality. At CSM, we are ‘regenerating creativity’ through our three core identities: as a cultural institution, an educational organisation and a rapidly evolving business. To build on the College’s core spirit of interdisciplinarity and thematic integrity as an art school, CSM has launched three Schools of Thought: C-School, S-School and M-School. There is a deliberate de-emphasising of disciplinary categories such as art, design and performance. The current naming strategy emphasises the whole (C + S + M = CSM) and aims to allow space for working across schools and adapting to societal and planetary conditions as called for in our University’s ambitious strategy.

As Associate Dean of Educational Development and Quality, you will drive forward a curriculum that is bold, inclusive and internationally recognised. You will lead a dedicated team of Educational Developers to collaborate with staff and students, ensuring that creative practice and critical thinking remain at the heart of what we do.

Working in partnership with college leadership, other Associate Deans, and the Learning and Teaching Directorate, you will embed best practice and ensure that quality frameworks translate into meaningful improvements to student experience and outcomes. Your expertise will help us meet ambitious performance goals and sustain our reputation for pioneering approaches to art and design education.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic vision with collaborative leadership in a role that champions innovation, inclusivity and creative excellence.

About you
You will bring extensive experience of academic leadership and a strong understanding of teaching, learning and quality assurance in Higher Education. You will be a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or have equivalent experience and have a proven track record of driving innovation in curriculum development and pedagogy as well as indicating an understanding of art and design practice.

You will be an inspiring leader who can build effective teams, influence at a senior level and work in partnership across diverse staff and student communities. Your approach will reflect a commitment to collaboration, inclusion and the continuous enhancement of student learning and experience.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 23:55, 30^th October 2025.

If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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