Associate Dean of Research

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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) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.

With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.

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