Associate Dean

Are you a motivated and inspiring leader?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to innovate in education and deliver successful student outcomes and experiences?

If you are, we’d love to hear from you 

By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

The University of Central Lancashire is working with local partners to develop a modern, innovative veterinary programme, focused on producing clinically competent, compassionate, and pragmatic graduates. The School of Veterinary Medicine believes that everyone, regardless of background, has an opportunity to turn their aspirations of a career in animal care into a reality. To support this ambition, we’ve recently developed and launched a new, creative curriculum, supported by significant investment in clinical skills facilities, and the development of an outstanding placements network. 

About the role:

Working with the Dean as part of the School Leadership Team, the post holder will contribute to the School and the University’s vision and strategy, helping us deliver an outstanding student experience, grow our income, shape our new educational offer to our learners, foster a supportive and empowering culture for colleagues, and improve student outcome and experience metrics.

You will work closely with the Dean, Associate Deans and Professional Services colleagues to develop and manage income generation and academic development activities. The post holder will be expected to lead on designated areas of course development delivered within the School, and to lead, manage and support other team members. 

About you:

The successful candidate will have experience of successful leadership and academic delivery; including teaching, assessment, and portfolio development in a Higher Education environment, along with experience of quality assurance and regulatory processes and procedures related to management of course quality and delivery. You will have a credible and well-respected professional track record as evidenced by professional recognition, networks and/or involvement with external partners, and be able to think strategically and develop and deliver strategic plans. Being able to envision the future of veterinary education and clinical care, identifying emerging trends and technologies that can be integrated into teaching, knowledge exchange and research is essential.  You must also be proactive in supporting and developing a positive high performing team culture and possess a Doctorate or Higher Degree. (or equivalent professional qualifications or equivalent experience) 

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position will work between the Preston and Burnley campuses and will also involve some travel to our partner institution Myerscough College. For further information regarding the role and working at the university please see the attached candidate pack. Please submit your CV and a covering letter if you wish to be considered for this vacancy.

Interviews for this post will take place on Friday 14 March at our Preston campus.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to