Pro-Dean for Student Education

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Opportunity open to current academic Grade 9 / Grade 10 employees within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures only.

Can you provide the strategic vision and leadership for student education in our large and complex Faculty? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in an international and interdisciplinary context?

Working with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education and the Executive Dean of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, you will play a major strategic role in contributing to strategic developments within the University and determining, leading and implementing the strategy for student education within the Faculty. 

You will have the leadership skills, ambition and creativity to take forward the development of the Faculty’s portfolio of student education programmes, lead on the Faculty’s recruitment and educational engagement strategies and deliver the Faculty’s learning and teaching strategic objectives in providing a high quality student academic experience. You will be supported by two Deputy Pro-Deans who will deputise for you as necessary and appropriate across the full range of student education activity. 

Working with and through appropriate University and Faculty structures, you will seek to identify and develop opportunities for new initiatives and programmes, inter- and intra-Faculty cooperation, and will take the lead responsibility for promoting and monitoring teaching quality assurance and enhancement. You will also promote an inclusive approach to education that will attract, excite and retain a diverse student cohort.    

You will chair the Faculty Taught Student Education Committee and will represent the 

Faculty on the University's Taught Student Education Board and a range of other University committees, contributing to strategy and policy formulation and leading in its implementation. 

You will be an active member of the University’s Leadership Forum and of the Faculty Executive Group, promoting a coordinated approach to delivering innovative strategic academic development. You will be taking on a significant and complex leadership role and must be able to lead with a clear vision and engage others across the Faculty and the University. 

You will thrive on working collaboratively in a busy and dynamic environment to enhance the reputation of the Faculty with a focus on quality and excellence. Academic credibility is essential. You will have a sustained track record of excellence in student education, research and/or scholarship and academic leadership, combined with excellent skills in team working and collaboration. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Andrew Thorpe, Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 7295, Email: [email protected]  

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures
School/Institute:  Faculty Office
Category:  Academic
Grade:  Grade 9 to Grade 10
Salary:  Pro rata non-recurrent, non-pensionable honorarium of £9,008 a year
Post Type:  Part Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (three years with possible extension for a further two years by mutual agreement)
Release Date:  Thursday 16 May 2024
Closing Date:  Friday 31 May 2024
Interview Date:  Friday 07 June 2024
Reference:  AHCFO1069
Downloads:  Candidate Brief