Dean of Academic Programmes

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London is seeking a dynamic, strategic and experienced academic to join Central Saint Martins as the Dean of Academic Programmes. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of education at one of the world’s most influential creative arts institutions.

The college has ambitious plans in developing new courses and methods of delivery and the Dean will play a key role in the design and initiation of this plan and in the continuous embedding of research, knowledge exchange and innovation within the curriculum. The Dean will work closely with the Dean of Academic Strategy and other Deans of Academic Programmes to develop our programmes and new courses.

The Dean will provide academic and managerial leadership to the programmes under their remit, ensuring that they deliver an outstanding education to our students and leading on student outcomes and experience. The Dean will lead the development and delivery of curriculum, ensuring that all learning and teaching is supported by appropriate and effective digital and physical learning environments. They will build and maintain an academic environment that promotes outstanding research, creative practice and public-facing knowledge exchange.

The Dean will be responsible for managing academic and support teams as well as the management of resources allocated to the programmes. You will fully participate in the operational and strategic development processes for the College, advising the College’s Executive Group on the ways in which the programme portfolio articulates and collaborates with other Programmes, Schools and Colleges in the University, as well as with other national and international institutions.

About you

You will have an excellent academic background and will be a recognised authority in your subject or professional area. You will possess a strong knowledge of past and present organisations and trends in the UK related to the College’s disciplines, as well as a demonstrable knowledge of academic provision, trends and issues in Universities, both national and global. You will have a substantial record of teaching, research and/or professional practice in one or more of the College’s specialist areas or in an aligned specialism. A PhD is desirable.

You will also have experience of teaching in a Higher Education Institution and will possess knowledge of commercialising art and design courses, facilities and research and KE for income generation purposes. You will have insights of shaping and influencing developments within a college/organisation through previous contributions within your area of expertise. You will also possess a varied and wide-ranging set of personal and professional skills, including excellent communication, leadership, management, organisational and planning skills.

In return, 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 Head of College, Rathna Ramanathan, contacting in the first instance, PA to the Executive Team, Marion Eastwood at 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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