Staff
Appointment of Academic Dean of Faculty (Business, Law & Tourism)
The University of Sunderland is looking for an exceptional candidate to undertake the role of Academic Dean, leading the Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism. The Academic Dean is responsible for the leadership and management of the Faculty in support of the learning and research agendas; ensuring the Faculty makes an active contribution to the delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan.
As one of six University Academic Deans the successful candidate will provide strategic academic and research leadership to an ambitious Faculty, which seeks to build on its reputation for preparing a diverse student community for the challenges of the global business and legal environment.
A key responsibility for the Academic Dean is to generate an exciting, dynamic and relevant scholarly environment that encourages curiosity and creativity among staff and students and creates reputable knowledge hubs in the Faculty's subject specialisms. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to deliver this in line with the University's Vision, Strategic Ambitions and Objectives and related academic plans.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant Postgraduate (or higher) qualification or equivalent professional qualification as well as active membership of a relevant professional body and either a higher education teaching qualification or membership of the Higher Education Academy.
With a substantial record of senior level leadership in a large/complex organisation, the successful candidate will also have significant experience of people and financial resource management. We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of the national and international higher education environment and the major influences on institutional success.
We are looking for an individual with high personal academic and/or professional standing in an area relevant to the Faculty and someone who displays strong leadership and management skills and is adept at motivating others to achieve their potential.
If you are a strong leader who can motivate others and has the ability to achieve results through others we want to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity for a credible leader who can demonstrate a high level of commitment to University values, aims and objectives, including equality, diversity and inclusivity.
The role offers a generous benefits package and tier 2 sponsorship is available to eligible international candidates applying for this role.
Closing Date: 2 October 2016
Interview Date: 26 October 2016
More details on the role and the University of Sunderland are available to download below
University of Sunderland Academic Dean of FBLT Recruitment Prospectus
