Dean of the School of Loughborough London University

Dean of the School of Loughborough London University
A competitive salary will be confirmed on offer of appointment.

Dean of the School of Loughborough London University

Loughborough is an exceptional University. Our world-leading research, excellent education and student experience, unparalleled sporting achievements, and commitment to change, allow us to offer something truly distinctive from other UK Universities.

We continue to make significant steps towards being a proactively equitable, diverse and inclusive University.  At Loughborough, the Deans of our Academic Schools are central to the success of the University; leading our staff, inspiring our students, and shaping the university. 

The Dean of Loughborough University London will lead a multidisciplinary Postgraduate School located on our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The School fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration across various fields. We are renowned for our international faculty, comprising experts from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

With a global reach, we attract students and scholars from around the world, creating a vibrant and dynamic academic community.

As a postgraduate and research-intensive School, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and addressing complex global challenges. Our Institutes focus on the areas of: Design Innovation, Digital Technologies, Diplomacy and International Governance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Management, Media and Communication, Creative Industries, and Sport Business.

Interdisciplinary in nature, we transcend traditional academic silos, bringing together expertise and fresh thinking from across our discipline areas. Our cross-institute programmes in Development and Social Change exemplify our commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching, where we explore innovative solutions to the pressing issues facing current and future generations.

Loughborough University London combines influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators to offer a prestigious education and outstanding research environment. Our passion for delivering the highest quality student experience is reflected in the results of the 2023 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey where the overall satisfaction was 87%.

You will be joining Loughborough University at an exciting time, our new University Strategy (‘Creating Better Futures. Together.’) is advancing our purpose, values and aims, offering a platform from which we may change the University and the world for the better.

I look forward to receiving your application and thank you for considering this opportunity.

Please refer to the Candidate Pack for the Job Description and Person Specification.

For more information on the role please visit our microsite 

https://www.lboro.ac.uk/join-us/deans/

Closing Date: 8th April 2024

Interview:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to University tours and informal meetings in June with formal interviews expected to take place in mid-June.