Associate Dean - Education and Students

Contract Type: Open Ended

The role

We are seeking an Associate Dean - Education and Students - to join the University of Bristol’s Mumbai Enterprise Campus (MEC) – a flagship transnational education initiative opening in 2026. This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting to the Executive Dean, to shape the educational vision and student experience during the foundational years of the campus. The appointment is for a 3-year fixed term, renewable for one term, and includes a substantive professorial position.

You will lead the development of MEC’s academic offer, ensuring alignment with Bristol’s curriculum and pedagogic innovation, while fostering strong two-way links between Mumbai and Bristol. This role combines strategic leadership, operational delivery, and academic contribution, with dotted-line engagement to the University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) and collaboration across faculties.

What will you be doing?

• Educational Leadership: Drive the creation of a vibrant, future-focused curriculum and transformative student experience. Chair key committees, lead MEC development projects, and deputise for the Executive Dean.
• Academic Contribution: Deliver teaching in your area of expertise and uphold academic standards, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. Champion interdisciplinary opportunities and integrate research strengths into programme offerings.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with Bristol faculties and thematic leaders to embed MEC within the University’s global education strategy and explore partnerships with industry and enterprise.
• Resource Management: Oversee staff leadership, mentoring, and wellbeing processes. Support planning cycles, budget management, and identify opportunities for income generation to ensure financial sustainability.

You should apply if

• You are an experienced academic leader with a professorial profile and a strong track record in education strategy and student experience.
• You can articulate a compelling educational vision and inspire teams through change and innovation.
• You have proven ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and resources effectively.
• You thrive in collaborative, international environments and can build strong relationships across cultures and disciplines.
• You are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, and passionate about shaping the future of transnational education.

Additional information

To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Tuesday 25th November 2025.

Please note: this role is based in Mumbai, India and will be subject to local terms and conditions of employment and benefits. Specific contractual arrangements will be provided upon appointment.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution. 

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