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Associate Dean of Research

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Vacancy Id: 9302

College / Service: Central Saint Martins

Location: CSM - King's Cross, London UK

Salary: Competitive from £65,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Term: Full time – 37 hours per week

Apply by: 29 June 2023 at 23:55

 

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The opportunity

Working with the Pro-Vice Chancellor/Head of College, Dean of Academic Strategy, Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange, Deans of Academic Programmes, and the UAL Research Management and Administration Service, the post holder will be involved in the development, management and support of the College’s Research environment. The post holder plays in a key role in the support, mentoring and management of academics, including PGRs and ECRs.

The post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting funding bids with a view to securing significant external funding from a variety of sources. The post holder will also provide leadership for the College’s PGR student programme including the PGR student experience.

The post holder will lead the way that CSM supports, develops and disseminates its research. The research base at CSM is already very strong, so there is the opportunity to develop new areas and collaborations, as well as bringing out the work of emerging researchers.

It is expected that the post holder will be an active researcher in one of the College’s areas of research, and time will be given to pursue individual and collective research.

It is essential that the Associate Dean can think rigorously, dynamically and entrepreneurially about the contributions and future of practice research within the College and is able to align and motivate staff at all levels to achieve the University’s and College’s strategic ambitions.

About you

You will be an experienced researcher in one of the disciplines covered by CSM, with a track record of high-level outputs, and experience in funding applications and research grant delivery. Candidates of appropriate standing will be considered for a professorial title under normal UAL procedures.

You should also have some experience in research leadership and management. You will need to have knowledge of the various structures and policies associated with HE research, particularly as they impact on the creative arts.

How to apply

Applications should consist of a full academic CV, and a covering letter (max 2 sides of A4) with narrative text addressing the criteria in the Person Specification, and explaining your interest in, and suitability for, the role. Your application must evidence the nature and achievements in your research and pedagogical innovation, and wider leadership or managerial responsibilities held and achievements therein.

UAL is actively committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.

University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please see the Applicant pack. Questions about the role and appointment can be addressed directly to the Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of College, Dr Rathna Ramanathan or to the Dean of Academic Strategy, Allan Atlee, contacting in the first instance, PA to the Executive Team, Marion Eastwood: marion.eastwood@csm.arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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Vacancy Id: 9302

College / Service: Central Saint Martins

Location: CSM - King's Cross, London UK

Salary: Competitive from £65,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Term: Full time – 37 hours per week

Apply by: 29 June 2023 at 23:55

 

Please read through our FAQs page before applying.
A full copy of the job advert along with other information (such as interviews date, hiring process etc) is available by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below.

Find out more about Central Saint Martins

Stonewall Gold Employer
Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident Committed
Stonewall Diversity Champion

Race Equality Charter

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