The University of Dundee’s mission is to transform lives through the creation, sharing and application of knowledge. We are renowned for excellence in teaching, research and engagement that has social, cultural and economic impact. We’re ranked 33rd in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and Scotland’s top university (The Herald Higher Education Awards). Dundee is ranked 4th in Scotland for graduate prospects (The Complete University Guide 2024) and is a World Top 200 university for graduate employment (QS World University Rankings 2022). We are based in the UK’s only UNESCO City of Design, described by GQ Magazine as “Britain’s coolest little city” and our location combines city centre appeal with a vibrant campus.
The University is now seeking a new Dean of Science and Engineering to lead a School focused on addressing global societal challenges and developing life-changing technologies. We have world leading areas of research-intensity and are ranked 1st in the UK for Biomedical Engineering. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, the new Dean will build upon the School’s success and realise the significant potential for growth. Working in partnership you will continue to drive forward teaching excellence and student outcomes, partnerships and opportunities, with a keen focus on real world impact, research and engagement.
We are looking for an exceptional and ambitious academic leader to provide vision and empowering leadership to the School. They will have a proven track record in change leadership, ability to make a contribution at a strategic level and bring a focus on excellence in teaching, research and engagement. Importantly, you will understand people and what great leadership looks like, and the value of demonstrating leadership behaviours by role modelling them. You will act as an ambassador for the School, driving positive change and growth.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to University of Dundee on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference WUDI. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on 31 January 2024.
The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.
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