AddressAbout the Role
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the position of Associate Dean, Student Experience. The Associate Dean is central to the effective leadership and management of the Faculty. As a member of the Faculty Executive, you will have responsibility for developing and leading, to ensure long-term development, growth and sustainability.
Providing strategic leadership for the advancement of innovative, high-quality and effective teaching and learning across the Faculty, ensuring excellent Student Experience and outcomes. You will lead the development of the Faculty’s education portfolio ensuring it is current, fit for purpose and is responsive to external drivers.
You will be responsible for the continuous development and promotion of a culture of academic excellence within the Faculty. Working with colleagues to ensure strategies, quality processes and policies are developed, and implemented to meet the requirements of the University and external regulatory bodies. You will be expected to develop mutually beneficial and effective partnerships, productive collaborations and influential relationships with students and with external stakeholders.
About You
As Associate Dean, Student Experience, you will be an experienced and successful academic with significant experience in development, delivery and quality assurance of innovative academic programmes which respond to workforce needs, supporting and delivering excellent student outcomes and experiences.
You will be an experienced and compassionate leader with experience of external engagement. Your clear demonstrable understanding of current strategic issues in higher education as they impact on teaching and learning, the Student Experience, quality, brings a thorough understanding of Quality assurance and enhancement processes at all levels.
You hold experience of support for the enhancement of learning, teaching and the ability to lead by example and have a strong academic profile of scholarship and relevant experience. The title of Professor may be offered to an appropriately qualified candidate who meets the requirements of the role at Edge Hill University.
If successful, you will be flexible and positive, with ability to lead and motivate others, engaging team building ethos and focus.
In your application, please upload a copy of your CV.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Professor Clare Austin, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine at Austincl@edgehill.ac.uk
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits
- A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
- Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression..
- Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
- Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
- Beautiful award-winning on-campus
- Discounts across the supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out
About Us
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EHM0042-0224
