Deputy Dean

School of Health & Life Sciences

Salary: SS2 £81,702- £91,575 per annum

THE POST - Deputy Dean - Health & Life Sciences

This University of West of Scotland is seeking a Deputy Dean to join the university and provide strong, dynamic and inspirational leadership and management across the school of Health & Life Sciences.

You will join a dedicated team who strive to continuously inspire our students and wider University community - and, through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. The Deputy Dean is key to the successful delivery of the school’s contribution to the ambitions and priorities identified in the University’s strategy objectives.

Reporting to the Dean of School, the Deputy Dean is key to leading the delivery of the school’s plan, deputising for the Dean as appropriate. Leading the Associate Deans and Heads of Division, the Deputy Dean will operationalise strategic objectives in order to enhance student and staff experiences and ensure successful delivery and impact of the school plan and university strategy. With proven Learning and Teaching experience and utilising exceptional management skills, the postholder will stimulate a high-quality, supportive and inclusive academic and research environment which encourages and supports staff to undertake activities that contribute to an excellent student and staff experience.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• PhD or equivalent professional qualification in a subject relevant to the school and/or equivalent professional qualification / demonstrable experience
• A successful track record of academic leadership and management at a senior level in an HE environment based on an appreciation of internal and external drivers, with a passion for innovation, creativity and collaboration across teaching, research and enterprise.
• Experience of workforce planning, organising, monitoring and reviewing business operations, resources, income generation to ensure a coordinated approach to academic and operational planning with a proven ability to deliver on a range of internal and external performance indicators.
• A track record of cross school leadership activities or within a unit of significant scale.
• Experience of successfully managing major change initiatives.
• Substantial record of academic achievement across teaching, research and/or professional practice in a relevant subject area.
• Knowledge and understanding of the changing HE external and regulatory environment in the UK and internationally, and the key challenges these bring for the school.

ABOUT US

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).

The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS delivers programmes at 4 campuses in Scotland and in London. It offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you will play a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities - among the very best in the country - and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private, public and third sectors.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 43 days of annual leave (including statutory/University holidays)
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (currently 23%), including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th April 2024

Interview Date: Monday 13th May 2024 at Lanarkshire Campus

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.